Saudi Arabia, UAE drive Pakistan remittances to record $41.6bn
Dubai: Pakistan received a record $41.6 billion in workers’ remittances during fiscal year 2025-26, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounting for nearly half of the total inflows, underscoring the Gulf’s continued importance to the country’s economy and external finances. Data relea»»»
Katz Rejects Trump’s Remarks: “No One’s Permission Needed” to Stay in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Katz Rejects Trump’s Remarks: “No One’s Permission Needed” to Stay in Lebanon 09-07-2026 14:25 PM Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister in »»»
Iran to bury slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as week-long funeral ceremonies draw to a close
Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme»»»
Rehab center becomes lifeline for thousands maimed in Gaza war
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza now live with permanent injuries after more than two years of war, as a shattered healthcare system struggles with severe shortages of medical supplies and rehabilitation equipment. At the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rehabilitati»»»
Western Europe records its hottest June after searing heatwave
EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest month of June on record as an intense heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. A "heat dome" weather effect – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – »»»
Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor
Paris, France: Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday. The report comes as a new heatwave is battering Europe this week, following a»»»
Inside Iran's ‘golden weapon’: The real story behind Tehran’s tanker attacks
SDubai: When three commercial tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz this week, many saw it as another act of escalation in the long-running confrontation between Iran and the United States. But analysts say the attacks were driven by a deeper concern in Tehran: A growing belief that it »»»
Man says 'I love you' after wife wakes him from 7-year vegetative state by biting his toes
For seven years, every morning, Song Mei did the same thing. She spoke to her husband as though he could hear every word. She massaged his arms and legs, played familiar voices and sounds, and gently bit his toes before the day was over. It wasn't desperation. It had become routine. Get updated fas»»»
Bulgaria Ranks Among EU Leaders in Household Electricity Use and Renewable HeatingOpinions
Bulgarian households are among the most electricity-dependent in the European Union, while also ranking among the bloc’s leading countries in the use of renewable energy sources for heating homes, according to the latest Eurostat data on household energy consumption in 2024. The figures highlight B»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the military escalation»»»
Prime minister, UAE deputy PM discuss de-escalation efforts
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, the»»»
Foreign Buying Absorbs EGX Profit-Taking Amid Reform Momentum
Egyptian equities retreated on Wednesday, July 8, as investors took profits after a strong rally, while renewed regional tension weighed on risk appetite. The benchmark EGX30 fell 1.84% to 52,028.37 points, after opening at 53,006.11 points and touching an intraday low of 51,820.41 points, accordin»»»
Indian techie arrested for killing wife in US, sending body photo to lover in India
Dubai: A 30-year-old Indian software engineer has been arrested in the United States for allegedly murdering his wife nearly nine months after she was found dead at their apartment, NDTV reported, citing court documents and police. According to the Bellevue Police Department, Avinash Narne is accus»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emira»»»
Prime minister, Omani foreign minister review US-Iran military escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in »»»
Prime minister, Turkish FM stress need for dialogue and diplomacy to preserve regional security
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the military escalation between the Un»»»
Prime minister, Saudi FM discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the latest devel»»»
Kremlin Calls Putin-Trump Dialogue Constructive, Despite Existing Differences
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The dialogue between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is constructive, despite the existing differences, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "They have a really constructive dialogue. Despite certain differences that may occur," Peskov »»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Omani Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, held a phone call with HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sultanate of Oman. During the call, they reviewed»»»
No sign of crew as Pakistan cargo plane crash search enters second day
Islamabad: Pakistan Navy search and rescue teams battled rough seas Thursday as the search for the five-member crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea entered its second day, officials said. Wreckage was recovered Wednesday, with no sign of the missing crew members. The aircraft, op»»»
Air defence discussions will dominate the Ankara Nato summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Turkey on July 7 for the Nato summit where he said he will discuss the supply of badly needed Patriot missiles and boosting Ukraine’s air defences. "We expect a strong and productive Nato Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater p»»»
Zelenskiy arrives at Nato summit full of confidence, but has everything to play for at a meeting with Trump
Ukraine arrived at this week's key Nato summit in Turkey determined to persuade US President Donald Trump that the momentum in the war has shifted in Kyiv's favour, despite Russian forces continuing to make slow but steady territorial gains in the Donbas. Trump struck an optimistic tone ahead of th»»»
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court clears way for president to seek another term
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled on July 7 that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev would be eligible to run for another presidential term under the country's newly adopted constitution. The ruling follows Tokayev's own request for a constitutional interpretation after Kazakhstan approved a new »»»
$9-billion Manila Subway has a new Bicutan 'megahub': Hardest part is making it all connect
For generations, Metro Manila has been defined by traffic. The Philippine capital, home to more than 15 million people and the centre of an urban region of nearly 30 million, is one of Asia's most congested metropolitan areas. Commuters routinely spend hours each day traveling between home and work»»»
Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to ease regional tensions
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, t»»»
600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organization showed Thursday — only three days after the figure topped 500. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in »»»
Israeli jails a ‘graveyard,’ says freed Palestinian journalist
Jenin — PSE: A Palestinian journalist said Israeli prisons have become a “graveyard” for the living, following a dramatic decline in his health after being released earlier this year. Mujahed Bani Mufleh, 37, spent six months in jail after being accused of inciting violence against Israel through h»»»
Certified pre-owned, paid experiences, and AI personalization gain traction among luxury clients – EY research
Aspirational luxury clients – those who strategically purchase luxury goods and services rather than the ultra-high-net-worth individuals who habitually engage with luxury – are increasingly turning to new ownership models, experiences and AI-powered personalization to shape how they engage with br»»»
Devastating Cuba: The American Empire is declining and is trying to drag everyone down with it
Despite US attempts to sabotage and manipulate the event, the UN General Assembly has followed the request of the Cuban delegation to debate the “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” While this debate has been an a»»»
Chinese research fleet creates strategic presence in Asian waters - UPI.com
The Chinese geophysical scientific research vessel Shi Yan 6'docks at a port in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2023, despite neighboring India's objections due to security concerns. File Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- China's expanding marine research fleet is giving Beijing a powerful n»»»
S. Korea Supreme Court upholds 7-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon for obstruction of justice - UPI.com
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice charges is broadcast live on a television screen at Seoul Station on Thursday. The Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison term. Photo by Yonhap The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison term for former Pr»»»
Capex of foreign investment projects in Arab countries reach $112bn in 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Arab Investment & Trade Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the average Arab ranking remained stable at 102nd place globally in its composite index of investment climate components for 2025. This reflects the continued gap from the global average ranking of about 23»»»
Dukhan Bank reports net profit of QR812.8m for H1
Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, reporting net profit of QR812.8m. Despite the challenging geopolitical situation, the Group delivered solid financial results in the first half of 2026, underscoring the successful execution of its»»»
Saudi business confidence rises to 56.6 in June on stronger non-oil sentiment
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index rose to 56.6 in June from 55.6 in May, marking a third consecutive monthly gain as confidence improved across the non-oil economy. The June reading, released by the General Authority for Statistics, remained well above the neutral 50-point mark, indi»»»
Saudi industrial output rebounds 3.2% in May despite annual decline
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rebounded 3.2 percent in May from April, led by broad gains across mining, manufacturing and utilities, official data showed. Despite the monthly gain, industrial activity remained weaker than a year earlier — down 18.7 percent — as lower oil-related pro»»»
Israel army says troops capture Hezbollah militant
The Israeli military on Wednesday said its troops had seized a Hezbollah militant during an encounter in southern Lebanon a day earlier and transferred him to Israel for questioning. The militant was captured in the Bint Jbeil area on Tuesday, where Israeli troops clashed with Hezbollah fighters. "»»»
Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as 'war crimes'
Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israel of wiping out families in its strikes on Lebanon during its war with Hezbollah, calling for these attacks to be investigated as war crimes. Amnesty analyzed three strikes on civilian homes between March 6 and 13, in which 24 civilians were killed, 12»»»
Bangladesh relocates refugees after landslide kills at least 5 children
DHAKA: Authorities in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh used loudspeakers and a network of volunteers and community leaders to relocate people from risky areas to safety Thursday after landslides killed at least 13 refugees in the past few days. At least five children died Wednesday when a lands»»»
Parliament Debates Credit Institutions Act Amendments at Second Reading
The National Assembly on Wednesday debated at second reading amendments to the Credit Institutions Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers. The amendments transpose two European Union directives and introduce sanctions that may be imposed on banks and financial holding companies, including measures»»»
US launches new strikes on Iran, Tehran fires back at Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said recen»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the latest developments in the military escalation between th»»»
Egypt’s fairytale ends, but history is made
Doha, Qatar: For 78 unforgettable minutes in Houston, Egypt stood on the brink of history. Two goals ahead against reigning champions Argentina, the Pharaohs were within touching distance of a first-ever FIFA World Cup quarter-final. Then came the response only champions could produce. Lionel Messi»»»
Qatar 2022 revenge: Proven Morocco test France's title dream in quarter-final clash
Doha, Qatar: Four years after their dream run in Qatar was ended by France in the World Cup semi-finals, Morocco return to familiar territory with a different status and a bigger belief. The Atlas Lions left the 2022 tournament as the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, w»»»
Prime minister, Iranian foreign minister discuss latest military escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the military escalation»»»
Why Philippine democracy keeps winning elections but losing development
Every three years, millions of Filipinos line up under the tropical sun to vote. Political campaigns are loud, competitive and fiercely contested. Election turnout routinely exceeds that of many established democracies. Governments change without military coups. Courts remain open. The press is vib»»»
A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest
CAIRO: He is the grandson of an influential Shiite cleric, born in Qom — the heart of religious studies in Iran — and raised in a traditional family that embraced the theocracy. But by his late 20s, he had stopped praying and given up on clerical rule. Now, he can barely discuss politics or religio»»»
Israeli strike kills two in Nabatieh al-Fawqa
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, the latest attack despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "Two young men were martyred after being targeted by an enemy drone... while they were walking in the vicinity of Ghandour Hospital»»»
'His resilience, his words, his character': Mourners grieve late supreme leader Khamenei
A sea of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. FRANCE 24 spoke to some of those who had travelled across the country to pay their respects for the man who led the Islamic Republic for almost four decades until he wa»»»
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran
RIYADH: Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Thursday after the US carried out fresh strikes on Iran, denting hopes for talks to end their war and for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for one-fifth of pre-war global oil supplies. Brent crude futures rose 86 cents, or 1.1 »»»
Dubai 24K gold price eases again as US-Iran tensions keep bullion volatile
Dubai: Can gold buyers expect prices to go down the same way they did during the previous escalation? (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That is the question UA»»»