BNE 13m

Dollar's grip on global reserves slips to lowest level this century

The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to its lowest level this century, underlining a slow-moving long-term de-dollarisation by central banks to diversify away from the world's dominant reserve currency. The process is going to take some time as the greenback remains »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 16m

Drivers pay more for car inspections yet inspection stations still in debt

Poland’s vehicle inspection stations are again facing financial pressure despite a fee increase introduced in September 2025. The price of a basic mandatory inspection rose from PLN 98 to PLN 149, providing only temporary relief after more than 21 years of frozen rates. By the end of April, overdue»»»

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Arab News 20m

Controversy stalks Argentina at World Cup with allegations of FBI probe, rigged referee calls

CHICAGO: As Argentina prepare for a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday against England, the team’s success in the competition is being overshadowed by several controversies. The first was Egypt’s disallowed goal in the July 7 clash that the South Americans went on to win 3-2 in the final minutes, pro»»»

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UPI 29m

Families challenge verdict in Argentine submarine disaster - UPI.com

Relatives of the 44 crew members of the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan demonstrate in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 2018, demanding that the ship be refloated and examined to find the truth of what happened. File Photo by Diego IzquieRdo/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 13 (UPI) -- Families of the 44 sailor»»»

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Jordan Times 38m

Jordan, Egypt explore closer cooperation in phosphate, mining sectors

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Chief Executive Officer Abdel Wahab Rawad and Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in phosphate fertiliser production and the mining sector.The talks focused on»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Young Emirati climber Fatima Al Awadhi eyes next major summit

Abu Dhabi: Eighteen-year-old Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi is preparing for another major milestone in her climbing journey as she sets out to scale Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan later this month. Already recognised as the youngest Arab to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica and Carstensz Pyramid i»»»

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Arab News 44m

UK pledges $13.4m for Gaza recovery, urges faster action on peace plan

LONDON: The UK on Monday said it would provide £10 million ($13.4 million) in funding to support early recovery efforts in the Gaza Strip, as it called for faster international action on a 20-point peace plan for the region. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the money would go to the UN Horizon »»»

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Arab News 1h

Hamas rejects UN official's accusation of Gaza aid obstruction

JERUSALEM: Hamas rejected an accusation from a senior UN official on Monday of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers. An official from the Interior Ministry in Gaza called the accusation unfounded. "These are baseless accusations. The police and security forc»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Norwegian Norlandia Health & Care Group (NHC) planning new openings

Norlandia has built a network of 55 nurseries and preschools in Poland since entering the market in 2017. The Scandinavian operator plans further selective expansion through new openings, acquisitions, and cooperation with property owners and developers. It is considering locations in residential d»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

'VAR-gentina?': conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals

Atlanta: Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. But the defending champions' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming -- without evidence -- that the playing field ha»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 2h

Video: US releases footage of first-ever sea drone strike at Iran port facility

The United States said it carried out a new wave of strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets, including the first combat deployment of one-way attack sea drones, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the July 12 operation targeted»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Music offers psychological relief to Gaza children

Gaza: Sixteen-year-old Maram Ahmed gently cradled her oud as she rehearsed a traditional Palestinian melody inside a hall at Gaza College in war-ravaged Gaza City, where the strains of strings and guitars offered a rare break. For Maram, music has become more than a hobby. After more than two years»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Djedovic Handanovic: Stage 1 of nuclear programme to be completed by mid-2027

BELGRADE - At the opening of a workshop on the role and the responsibilities of a National Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday the objective was to finish Stage 1 of a nuclear programme by mid-»»»

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Arab News 3h

Jordan hosts drug-combating meeting with Saudi, UN and Arab officials

LONDON: Security and government officials from Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon participated in a regional meeting in Amman to discuss ways to combat synthetic drugs that are affecting communities in the Middle East. The three-day meeting was held on Monday b»»»

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France24 3h

Despite power returning to Cuba, blackouts are still a regular occurrence

The Caribbean Island of Cuba is again suffering from blackouts that are causing havoc for the country's nearly ten million residents and the wider economy. Cuba only produces 40% of the fuel it needs and is struggling to receive shipments due to US restrictions. A Russian delivery of 730,000 barrel»»»

france24.com
Arab News 4h

Northern Syria faces persistent food crisis despite improved harvest, monitor says

LONDON: Parts of the northern Syrian Arab Republic continue to face crisis-level food insecurity despite an improved harvest, with conditions expected to spread to the western governorate of Latakia by October, a global food security monitor said on Monday. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network,»»»

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Arab News 4h

SEF Arena hosts Esports World Cup weekend watch parties

RIYADH: Saudi esports fans are being invited to share the excitement of the Esports World Cup live from the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City at special weekend watch parties that will be held for the duration of the seven-week tournament. Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the events run »»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

Iraq Advances Strategic Energy Expansion with $4.6 Billion Basra-Haditha Oil Pipeline

In a significant development for the Middle East’s energy landscape, Iraq has officially greenlit the construction of the Basra-Haditha oil pipeline, a $4.6 billion project aimed at enhancing the nation’s oil infrastructure. As reported by local media, this ambitious endeavor is part of the Iraq-Ch»»»

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Arab News 5h

Syrian-American business forum debuts in Damascus amid push for investment

LONDON: The first Syrian-American Business Forum was held in Damascus on Monday, as the country seeks to rebuild its economic ties with the world and attract foreign investment. Organized by the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Syrian-American Business Council, the event at the Dama Rose Ho»»»

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UPI 5h

Trump suggests U.S. take over Strait of Hormuz and get reimbursed for it - UPI.com

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rose Garden Club luncheon at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 6. On Monday, he said the United States will take over control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be paid to do so. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Preside»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Hungary and 2 other NATO members opt out of NATO's new EUR 70 billion Ukraine funding plan

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have confirmed that they will not contribute financially to NATO’s newly announced EUR 70 billion military support package for Ukraine, despite backing the alliance’s joint declaration at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara. The clarification came days after a»»»

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DW 5h

Germany's richest man takes on Big Tech

BusinessGermanyGermany's richest man takes on Big TechNicolas MartinSupermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. https://p.dw.com/p/5GpiNThe Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl, has built new headquarters for it»»»

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Arab News 5h

Arctic seabird lands in Saudi Arabia in one of the country’s rarest sightings

JEDDAH: A tiny seabird that typically spends much of its life in the open ocean has made a rare appearance inland in Saudi Arabia, providing researchers with one of the most unusual bird records ever documented in the Kingdom. The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced the fir»»»

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Gulf News 6h

War, visa delays, heatwaves — and now a wildfire. Why Europe travel has become more complicated for UAE holidaymakers

Dubai: For UAE travellers planning a European summer holiday, 2026 has turned into one of the most challenging travel seasons in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.First came flight disruptions linked to regional conflicts, followed by fewer flight options o»»»

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Arab News 6h

Israeli military ‘lying’ about detention, US congressman Ro Khanna says

LONDON: US Congressman Ro Khanna has accused the Israeli government and military of lying about his detention during a visit to the occupied West Bank. The California Democrat representative posted footage on social media of Israeli settlers and soldiers blocking the path of his convoy last week, T»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dammam property sales surge 71% as Riyadh rents ease

Dubai: Dammam recorded the fastest residential property growth among Saudi Arabia’s main cities during the first quarter of 2026, with the value of home sales rising 71% in three months to SAR3.6 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Around 2,900 homes were sold in »»»

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Arab News 7h

Egypt trade deficit rises 20% to $4.8bn in April despite export rebound  

RIYADH: Egypt’s trade deficit widened 20.2 percent year on year to $4.8 billion in April, compared with $4 billion in the same month a year earlier, as imports continued to outpace a strong recovery in exports, official data showed. According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statis»»»

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Arab News 7h

Regional conflict drags MENA startup funding down 22%

RIYADH: Middle East and North Africa venture funding showed signs of deeper stress in the first half of 2026, with startup investment falling 22 percent year on year to $1.35 billion while deal count dropped 41 percent to 214 transactions, the lowest half-year total since at least 2022, according t»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Russia’s Port Blitz Aims to Cripple Ukraine’s Western Lifeline & Seal its Ground Defeat - Expert

Supplies are being funneled from Europe to Ukraine's ports via Romania, which is why Russia's latest barrage of precision strikes, including on Izmail, has been so relentless, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik. The strategic goal of this pummeling of Ukraine’s po»»»

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Arab News 7h

Dammam leads Saudi residential property growth as Q1 sales surge 71%

RIYADH: Dammam led Saudi Arabia’s residential property market in the first quarter of 2026, with quarterly sales values surging 71 percent year on year to SR3.6 billion ($957 million), latest data showed. According to real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell, around 2,900 hom»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai students meet their newest buzzing classmates

There's a new buzz around campus as the UAE's first native swarm of bees has found a home at Deira International School (DIS). DIS has become the first school in Dubai to join Terra Expo City Dubai's Hundred Hives initiative, bringing a working beehive onto campus and giving thousands of students a»»»

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Gulf News 7h

In a first, BJP councillor to take oath from inside Kerala jail

Kochi: In a first for Kerala, a BJP councillor will take the oath of office from inside a central jail on Tuesday after the Kerala High Court allowed the swearing-in ceremony to be conducted within the prison premises. R. Sugathan, elected from the Vazhottukonam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corpo»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 7h

Macron says France has fulfilled 'commitment to rearm' in annual speech to military

French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday. The increase in defence budgets since Macron took office in 2017 with a focus»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

New US Ebola patient arrives in Germany for treatment

Berlin: An American Ebola patient has arrived in Germany for treatment, the health ministry in Berlin said on Monday, weeks after another US citizen infected with Ebola was treated in Berlin. The patient landed in Frankfurt overnight and was transferred to the city's university hospital, the minist»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Berri claims 'vast majority of Muslims', half of Christians against framework agreement

In response to questions conveyed by local and international mediators, Speaker Nabih Berri and Hezbollah have reiterated their rejection of the framework agreement with Israel, emphasizing that they would not engage with all its provisions, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Monday. “The Army Command»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Mini Maritsa Iztok and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 Must Leave BEH under Recovery Plan Commitments - Energy Minister

Energy Minister Iva Petrova said at a press conference in Stara Zagora on Friday that the removal of Mini Maritsa Iztok and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 from the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) is a binding commitment under Bulgaria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and cannot be reversed. She s»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8h

PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz of blocking constitutional amendment, warns of action against president

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has accused Fidesz of attempting to block the entry into force of Hungary’s latest constitutional amendment, claiming the governing party is exerting political influence over the Office of the President and preparing what he described as an unconstitutional manoeuvre. In»»»

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RT 8h

EU seeks to defund Venice Biennale over Russia

The European Commission is officially recommending the termination of the EU’s €2 million ($2.28 million) grant to the Venice Biennale over the reopening of Russia’s pavilion. The country returned to one of the world’s most prestigious art festivals this year for the first time since 2022 despite B»»»

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Gulf News 8h

India nears biggest military overhaul since independence

New Delhi: India is moving closer to one of its most ambitious military reforms since Independence, with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani expected to present the long-awaited theatre commands proposal to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh later this month, according to Indian me»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 9h

Israel sets October 27 election widely seen as referendum on Netanyahu's leadership

Israel's parliament on Sunday said it had set the country's national elections for October 27, the latest date permitted by law, which will allow the ruling coalition to complete a full four-term. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving premier, announced that he "intends t»»»

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France24 9h

Ukraine allies gather in Paris to step up defence aid, heighten pressure on Russia

Ukraine's Western allies meet in Paris Monday to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 ​other leaders for a ‌meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" set to focus on air and missile defence cooperat»»»

france24.com
Naharnet 9h

Israel drags feet on Lebanon troop pullout ahead of legislative vote

Israel is still procrastinating and coming up with excuses to delay withdrawal from south Lebanon despite U.S. and Lebanese pressure in this regard, media reports said. The Israeli government wants to delay any withdrawals until after the Israeli parliamentary elections, scheduled for October, the »»»

Middle East Observer 10h

Domestic Buying Broadens Market Gains as EGX30 Pauses After RallyDomestic Buying Broadens Market Gains as EGX30 Pauses After Rally

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) delivered a mixed but broadly positive performance on Sunday, 12 July, as gains in small- and mid-cap shares outweighed a marginal decline in the benchmark index. While the EGX30 eased 0.11% to 52,256.18 points, the EGX70 and EGX100 outperformed the benchmark despite con»»»

Al Manar 10h

Russia Warns Striking Bushehr Nuclear Plant Would Bring ‘Catastrophic’ Fallout for Gulf States - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russia Warns Striking Bushehr Nuclear Plant Would Bring ‘Catastrophic’ Fallout for Gulf States 13-07-2026 12:12 PM Russia has issued a star»»»

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Arab News 10h

German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in Congo

BERLIN: A United States citizen infected with the Ebola ​virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital early on Monday, officials said. The patient arrived at the hospital’s special isolation unit at around 3 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) ‌after contracting ‌t»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Ukraine Faces 3-4-Year Delay to Build Patriots With Official License

Historical execution timelines from Japan and Germany indicate Ukraine would face a manufacturing lag of three to four years even if it secures an official license to produce Patriot missiles - an authorization still distant despite Trump's preliminary proposal, per a Sputnik analysis of public rec»»»

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UPI 11h

Seoul shares nose-dive 9 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions - UPI.com

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged by nine percent on tech stock losses amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares plunged 9 percent Monday as investors dumped technology stocks for profit-taking amid renewed tensions i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Bulgarian Pension Security Companies Generate EUR 584 Mln in Investment Income in H1 2026 - Industry Expert

Bulgarian pension security companies generated EUR 584 million in accumulated investment income in the first half of 2026, which was credited to the individual accounts of insured persons, Evelina Miltenova, head of the Bulgarian Association of Supplementary Pension Security Companies, said on Mond»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Media Review: July 13

HEADLINES Energy policy, public finances and infrastructure dominate the Bulgarian media on Monday. Print outlets focus on proposed energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings, the government's plans concerning strategic water infrastructure, and the management of the country's beaches, while »»»

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Arab News 12h

Top UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction

JERUSALEM: A senior UN official on Monday accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers, warning that the group’s actions were making relief operations increasingly dangerous. Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas continues to control parts of Gaza, ev»»»

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