How loss inspired this Emirati to build a community that feels like home
Dubai: For many, loss marks an ending. For Emirati entrepreneur Abdulrahman Al Hashmi, it became a beginning. A former Dubai Police officer, Al Hashmi has once built his life around discipline, duty, and service. But it has been a personal tragedy, the loss of his father after a long battle with ca»»»
EGX Rally Broadens as Foreign Buying Pushes Benchmark Above 52,500
Egyptian equities extended their rebound on Monday as sustained institutional buying and renewed foreign investor appetite lifted the benchmark EGX30 above the 52,500-point mark, adding more than EGP128bn to the market’s capitalisation in a single session and reinforcing the recovery that began at »»»
Flying to India? Your step-by-step guide to mandatory Air Suvidha 2.0
Dubai: Flying to India from the UAE now comes with an extra step before you board. India has relaunched its Air Suvidha portal as Air Suvidha 2.0, a mandatory online health declaration required of every international passenger arriving in the country, regardless of nationality or which city you are»»»
2 dead, several feared trapped in Wayanad landslide near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi
Dubai: At least two people were killed and several others were feared trapped after a landslide triggered by heavy rain struck Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, Indian media reports said. According to the reports, the landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the Anakkompoyi»»»
Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai transforms 1,474 government services in three years under 360 Services Policy
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said Dubai has transformed 1,474 government services over the past three years under its 360 Services Policy, cutting the time, effort and costs required from customers as »»»
Saudi construction index hits record 56.3 as project activity accelerates
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction index climbed to 56.3 in June, its highest reading on record, as new project starts and stronger demand boosted activity, a new report showed. Compiled by S&P Global, the alrajhi capital Saudi Construction Index rose from 51.2 in May, marking the strongest growth»»»
Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria
DAMASCUS Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit. Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded in the blasts in central Damascus. The Syrian interior ministry said that "18 people, includin»»»
Media Review: July 7
NATO SUMMIT Several media outlets report that leaders of the 32 NATO member states are meeting in Ankara for the Alliance's summit, with defence spending, burden-sharing, support for Ukraine and the defence industry topping the agenda. Mediapool writes that the summit will focus on strengthening NA»»»
NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense - UPI.com
United States President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara where NATO will hold its two-day annual summit starting Tuesday. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Western world's premier military alliance will gather in Ankara on Tuesday for the start of this ye»»»
Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends
Arlington, United States: Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The 41-year-old Portugal captain and one of the best players of all time says he will now go»»»
Amitabh Bachchan slammed for ‘Power of Black’ remark on France’s World Cup squad
Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»
US Urges China to Engage in Arms Control Talks after Beijing Test-fires 8,000-KM Missile into Pacific - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Republic of Korea law targeting false online information takes effect
Seoul: Republic of Korea began enforcing Tuesday a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech. The law, which requires major platforms to set up new response systems, comes as concern grows in the »»»
Egypt’s non-oil economy suffers deepest downturn in 3.5 years as demand collapses
RIYADH: Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted at its sharpest pace in nearly three-and-a-half years in June as demand weakness intensified and supply disruptions persisted, data showed. The headline S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 46 in June from 47.1 in May, marking a sixth»»»
Israeli shelling, detonations, and warnings continue in south Lebanon
The Israeli army shelled Monday evening into Tuesday several southern border towns including Houla, Deir Seryan, Touline, Qabrikha and al-Qantara. Forces also detonated houses in Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, and al-Qantaa. The Israeli army warned Monday Christian villages in Marjayoun in southern Lebanon»»»
Frenchman convicted in missing body case confesses to killing his wife, lawyer says
Cédric Jubillar, a painter and plasterer who was sentenced last October for killing his wife Delphine, has finally confessed to the murder from his prison cell, his lawyer said Monday. The 38-year-old said he was ready to tell investigators the location of his wife's body, which was never found. A »»»
Police say 3 children killed in Wisconsin capsize found in sunken boat - UPI.com
July 7 (UPI) -- The three children who died last week when a severe storm capsized their boat were found within the sunken vessel, authorities said in an update to the investigation. The boat quickly sank Friday in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake after it was hit that afternoon by a sudden storm that swept»»»
Oil prices gain as focus shifts to supply recovery and demand
SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, though gains were capped as traders looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and turned their attention to supply increases and demand prospects. Brent crude futures gained 38 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $72.37 a barrel, while US We»»»
US thrashed by Belgium and out of World Cup after Balogun scandal
SEATTLE: Co-hosts the United States were thrashed 4-1 byBelgiumon Monday and were eliminated from the World Cup following FIFA's controversial decision to allow forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension. Belgiumtook an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere in the ninth minute.»»»
Colombia and Switzerland eye return to quarter-finals
Doha, Qatar: For Colombia and Switzerland, Vancouver offers more than just a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. It presents an opportunity to equal one of the greatest achievements in each nation’s football history. With holders Argentina or Egypt awaiting the winners, today’s Round o»»»
Ombudsman Urges Social Protection in 2026 Budget Debate
Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva urged Parliament on Tuesday to ensure that the 2026 State Budget and State Social Insurance Budget safeguard vulnerable groups, warning that fiscal measures should not come at the expense of social protection. In an opinion submitted to Parliament, Delcheva su»»»
Salah’s Egypt chase more history against Messi’s Argentina
Doha, Qatar: After leading Egypt to the biggest victory in the country’s football history, Mohamed Salah revealed the message he gave his teammates before their dramatic penalty-shootout triumph over Australia: “This is a world stage. Show your footballing quality.” History-making Egypt will need a»»»
Iran warns Britain, France against Hormuz mine-clearing mission as Europe moves to help free world's most critical oil chokepoint
Mine-clearing operations are among the most dangerous tasks at sea. Now, despite the 60-day ceasefire under the US-Iran memorandum, a British- and French-led naval mission to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz has drawn an immediate warning from Iran. This exposing the fragility of a ceasefi»»»
Qatar among top global performers in ICT development
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading digital economies after achieving an outstanding score of 98.4 out of 100 in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI) 2026, released on June 30, 2026. The report placed the country among the »»»
Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz region: maritime agency
London: An "unknown projectile" struck and caused a fire on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. The incident occurred near one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, despite a ceasefire between the Unit»»»
Explosive diarrhoea parasite spread baffles scientists
US health officials are investigating a growing outbreak of a foodborne parasitic infection that causes severe, sometimes "explosive," diarrhea, with hundreds of cases reported across multiple states and scientists still unable to identify the common source. The outbreak involves cyclospora, a micr»»»
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Los Angeles, United States: Fired-up Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute »»»
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
TOKYO: Japan said Tuesday it expelled two Chinese coast guard ships from waters near disputed islands also claimed by Beijing. The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area, Japan’s coast guard said. The two countries have a long-running territorial dispute over»»»
Kylian Mbappe condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
France star Kylian Mbappe on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappe called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of servin»»»
Ankara’s high-stakes NATO summit: what is on the agenda?
The 36th NATO Summit, being held in Ankara this week on 7-8 July, takes place at a time of major geostrategic developments and crunch decisions about the future of the North Atlantic alliance. War in Ukraine, the Gulf, the Middle East and North Africa, alongside military operations in South America»»»
Man sentenced to life imprisonment in Canada released
A man sentenced to life imprisonment in Canada is now under house arrest in Hungary, where police check on him only intermittently despite his conviction for a sword killing. The young man, a dual Canadian-Hungarian-Algerian national, appears to have made a remarkably fortunate decision when he fle»»»
Samsung earnings spike 1,800% — but why are Asian stocks cooling?
Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as investors locked in profits from this year's artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally, with a blockbuster earnings outlook from Samsung Electronics failing to prevent a broad sell-off in technology shares while a weak Japanese yen and lingering geopolitical risks ke»»»
Earth reaches aphelion, marking farthest point from Sun in annual orbit
JEDDAH: Earth reached its annual aphelion on Monday, passing the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun at a distance of about 152 million kilometers, in a regular astronomical event that scientists say reinforces that the changing seasons are driven by the planet’s axial tilt rather than its d»»»
Pakistan ends some remittance perks, but can UAE expats still send money for free?
Dubai: Will it cost more for Pakistanis in the UAE to send money home this month? That is the immediate question after the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to end two incentive schemes supporting remittance providers. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
SEATTLE: The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the US was boosted by the prese»»»
Global investors are still backing the Gulf’s growth story despite regional tensions
Dubai: Global investors are keeping faith in the Gulf despite recent regional tensions, with new surveys, bank research and equity flow data pointing to confidence in the region’s economic outlook and trade recovery. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A new investor poll »»»
UAE weather today: Humid nights, possible fog and dusty winds westward
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see generally fair weather on Tuesday, with temperatures gradually decreasing, particularly in western areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions will become humid by night and into Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas, wit»»»
US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
WASHINHTON, United States: The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing’s nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernization. Monday’s test came two years after China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in»»»
Dubai’s super-rich buyers are still spending, but the wider market is cooling
Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering the second half of 2026 with two clear signals for buyers and investors. Luxury homes and rentals are still setting records, while the wider residential market has eased from last year’s pace. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»
Saudi oil roars back despite Hormuz shipping slump as tankers brave Iran threats
Saudi Arabia has exported an estimated 34 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz since the June 17 ceasefire, underscoring a faster-than-expected recovery in Gulf oil flows even as commercial shipping through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints remains far below»»»
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
ARLINGTON, United States: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium»»»
Merino puts Spain through as Ronaldo faces World Cup farewell
ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Mikel Merino netted in stoppage time to send Spain into the World Cup quarter-finals with a cagey 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo likely said goodbye to the World Cup. Merino expertly finished off fellow substitute Ferran Torres' through-ball a minute after th»»»
Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 500 people, the UN health agency's figures showed Monday. Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the heart of the outbreak, on Sunday issued a 24-hour notice threatening to strike if the government did not improve the»»»
Mbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
Waltham, United States: Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend. Mbappe's reaction came after Celeste Amari»»»
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
Arlington: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States -- the only one of the co-hosts remaining -- or Belgium on Friday in»»»
US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say
WASHINGTON: The US cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic’s AI model Mythos to audit government software, three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup’s tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the»»»
Will America ban trans athletes in Democratic states?
Following a victory in the Supreme Court that allows states to ban trans athletes from competing against biological girls and women, conservative advocacy groups have warned Democratic states: “you’re next!” The right-wing campaign to stop transgender girls and women from competing against biologic»»»
Hamas dissolves Gaza government in largely symbolic move - UPI.com
Palestinians run as smoke billows from the Mushtaha Tower in September after an Israeli airstrike shortly after the Israeli military announced its intention to target high-rise buildings in Gaza City. On Monday, Hamas announced it will dissolve its government in Gaza for a new committee to take ove»»»
Swiss probe money laundering claims against Gabon’s former first lady
GENEVA: Switzerland has been looking into money laundering claims against Gabon’s former first lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba since 2023, according to prosecutors and legal documents seen by AFP on Monday.The public prosecutor’s office in Geneva said that “an investigation for money laundering is curren»»»
Neymar’s unforgettable Brazil journey ends where it all began
DOHA: Neymar’s remarkable journey with Brazil came full circle yesterday as the Selecao’s all-time leading goalscorer announced his retirement from international football following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The emotional farewell unfolded at MetLife Sta»»»