Gulf News 16m

From ambition to empire: Ajay's Dubai success story

Dubai: From arriving in Dubai with an entrepreneurial dream to building one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate and education groups, Ajay Rajendran’s journey reflects the power of resilience, innovation and a city that rewards ambition. When Ajay Rajendran landed in Dubai in 2002, he came not»»»

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Arab News 1h

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

VANCOUVER: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams canceled each other out in the final game of the last 16 — the game in Vancouver was also the last at the 2026 tournament to b»»»

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UPI 1h

Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak grows to nearly two dozen cases - UPI.com

July 7 (UPI) -- An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's Upper East Side has sickened nearly two dozen people, officials said Tuesday, as they continue to investigate the cluster. The community cluster has been identified in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The NYC H»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

El-Sisi promotes investment in Upper Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated a number of development projects in Upper Egypt and nationwide via video conference on Sunday, in a public event during his visit to Beni Suef giving a strong boost to Upper Egypt’s economy, Acting Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Defe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planning to head outdoors? Dust, humidity and stronger winds are on the way.

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy skies will prevail across the UAE on Wednesday, with cloud cover increasing at times over the eastern and northern regions by night, while humid conditions are expected to develop along some coastal areas late at night and into Thursday morning, according to the Nationa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US reimposes oil sanctions on Iran — and why it matters for global markets

The United States has paired new military strikes against Iran with the reimposition of strict oil sanctions, signaling that Washington is escalating pressure on Tehran on both the military and economic fronts as a fragile ceasefire comes under its most serious test yet. The move marks a sharp shif»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil jumps more than 3% as Iran strikes rattle Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Wednesday after renewed military strikes involving Iran reignited concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. As of 8:15 am on Wednesday (July 8, 2026 Tokyo time), market data showed: »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Barrage of explosions rock Kyiv: AFP journalists

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv early Wednesday, AFP journalists heard, as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey. A first large blast was heard even before the city's air alert sirens sounded, followed by four more, AFP jou»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Vancouver: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 -- the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United State»»»

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Arab News 4h

Morocco offer France first real test of World Cup credentials

NEW YORK: France’s World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Thursday’s quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps’ side something different: their first full football examination of the tournament. The meeting is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Messi misses and scores in historic 3-2 Argentina comeback vs EgyptGreat joy turns into despair for the Pharoahs

DPA Atlanta Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 match on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Global foreign investment rises 6% in 2025: UN

Agencies Worldwide foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning though that the recovery was “narrow, fragile and uneven”. Foreign direct investment (FDI) swelled by 6.0 percent last year to $1.6 trillion, according to the UN Trade and »»»

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Arab News 5h

Colombia’s president-elect suspends transition after Petro alleges fraud

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, after the incumbent leader refused to recognize results of the country’s election. Petro said Monday th»»»

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France24 6h

Marine Le Pen says still running for president despite court-ordered ankle monitor

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

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Arab News 7h

‘History made’: Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

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Arab News 7h

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

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Arab News 7h

UN envoy pushes Lebanon-Israel truce consolidation as humanitarian crisis deepens

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

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Arab News 8h

Spaniard Martin coaches outsiders Fes to Moroccan glory

JOHANNESBURG: As Morocco prepare to tackle France in a World Cup quarter-final blockbuster on Thursday, pre-season outsiders Maghreb Fes have won a thrilling league title race in the African kingdom. Coached by Spaniard Pablo Martin, the Yellow Tigers from the central city beat lowly Olympique Dche»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Argentina make World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

Atlanta: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi ha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Budget Bill Clears First Committee Vote Despite 5.7% Deficit Concerns

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

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Arab News 8h

Heartbreak for Egypt as Argentina pull off comeback for the ages

DUBAI: Argentina pulled off one of their greatest ever comebacks to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta and reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances. A match that was going to be the last World Cup appearance of either Lionel Messi or Mohamed Salah would end with th»»»

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France24 8h

Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Messi scores after penalty miss as holders Argentina escape Egypt 3-2

ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage-time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit with a dramatic late comeback triumph in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th had put the Pharaoes»»»

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UPI 9h

U.S. company plans $1.2 billion Argentina nuclear reactor - UPI.com

Argentine President Javier Milei's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at the Atucha nuclear complex in a project led by U.S.-based Meitner Energy. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 7 (UPI) -- Argentina's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at th»»»

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Gulf News 9h

She planned her wedding. Instead, she discovered she had been trafficked as a baby.

Dubai: What should have been the happiest chapter of a young Egyptian woman's life instead uncovered an alleged human trafficking case dating back nearly two decades, after her family unexpectedly refused to allow her to marry. The woman, identified only as Nour, had accepted a marriage proposal wh»»»

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Arab News 10h

Ebola outbreak in Congo still in ‘expansion phase’, WHO says

GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilized and is still expanding, with transmission fueled by population movement, a World Health Official said on Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, in the worst-ever outbreak ‌of the ‌rare Bun»»»

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Tanjug 10h

Macut holds consultations with ministers, focus on accelerating reforms

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut held regular consultations on Tuesday with the ministers of foreign affairs, European integration, construction, transport and infrastructure, and economy, with particular attention devoted to accelerating the implementation of commitments from Serbia's Reform Agen»»»

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RT 11h

Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan senator clash over racist remarks

An online feud between France captain Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has escalated into threats of legal action after the French footballer called the lawmaker a “despicable woman” in response to what he described as racist remarks. The dispute began on Saturday after France »»»

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TAP 11h

Third District has strong investment potential despite development gaps (Minister)

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia's third regional district, comprising the governorates of Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Kairouan, Siliana and Kasserine, boasts important assets and promising opportunities to boost investment, exports and economic...»»»

Sputnik 11h

Russia Too Responsible Country to Initiate World War - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is too large and too responsible a country to initiate a third world war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Russia is too big and too responsible a country to be an initiator of a third world war. The United States knows the possible consequences of that wa»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi banks maintain resilience, credit growth offsets interest rate pressures

RIYADH: The Saudi banking sector has once again demonstrated its robust financial fundamentals and high capacity to adapt to geopolitical challenges and global fluctuations, supported by strong momentum in financing and lending, alongside the continuation of Vision 2030 projects. Conversely, banks »»»

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Sputnik 11h

Britain’s Not-So-Hidden Hand in Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Attacks on Russia

In targeting Russian energy infrastructure, the Zelensky regime is merely “implementing plans developed with the active participation of the UK and NATO headquarters,” veteran Russian military analyst and National Defense Magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik. London is playing a s»»»

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Novinite 12h

Sofia Gets New Direct Flights to Palermo and TiranaOpinions

Wizz Air has introduced two new direct routes from Sofia to Palermo in Italy and Tirana in Albania, expanding its network from Bulgaria. The first flights on the new connections took off on July 4, 2026, with tickets available through the airline’s website and mobile application starting at €19.99 »»»

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BNE 12h

Afreximbank chief says fair credit ratings are key to Africa’s industrialisation

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President George Elombi has said fair and evidence-based credit ratings are essential to Africa’s industrialisation and economic sovereignty, speaking after S&P Global Ratings assigned the bank itself an investment grade BBB+ rating. The lender, along wi»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Rule of law key to prosperous new Syria: Macron

Dubai: French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, deepen economic cooperation and position Syria as a regional trade hub, even as two explosions wounded 18 people near the hotel where the French leader had spent the night»»»

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Sputnik 12h

Turkiye's Ownership of Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Not Obstacle to F-35's Sale -Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Turkiye's ownership of Russian S-400 air defense systems are not a source of concern amid renewed interest in the potential sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. Earlier in the day, the US president said that selling the f»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE gets its first aggregator platform for yacht rental bookings

Dubai Yacht Rental Portal LLC, also known as www.dubaiyachtrental.ae, has launched a centralised platform with one goal: to make yacht charter in Dubai accessible to more people. Until now, the market lacked a shared booking system — customers contacted operators individually, compared pricing manu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Budget Committee Approves 2026 NHIF Budget Bill at First Reading

The 2026 Budget Bill of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) was adopted on Tuesday at first reading by Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee with 15 votes in favour, 9 against and no abstentions. The bill provides for revenues and transfers totalling EUR 5.256 billion for the year, with e»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

From punchline to pride: Egypt's humor and hope intertwine at a defining World Cup moment

Doha: For many Egyptians, emotions are running high as their national team prepares for what is considered one of the biggest matches in the nation's football history against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The Pharaohs have stunned audiences worldwide and kindled an unparalleled »»»

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Gulf News 13h

9 cops killed, 5 taken hostage in Balochistan

Dubai: At least nine Pakistani police personnel were killed and five were abducted after heavily armed militants attacked a police checkpoint in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, media reports said, citing police officials. According to the reports, the attackers stormed a police post in the Mangi are»»»

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RT 13h

US support for NATO slips after Trump criticism – poll

Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico. In a report released last week citing polling data, Politico said just 43% of US adults believe NATO would honor Article 5 – the bloc’»»»

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UPI 13h

Former DOJ employees call on senators to reject Blanche AG nomination - UPI.com

A group of more than 1,200 former Justice Department employees have signed a letter asking senators to reject the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A group of more than 1,200 former Justice Department employees signed a lette»»»

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Arab News 14h

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

KANSAS CITY, USA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to »»»

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Arab News 14h

Workshop at Hayy Jameel explores AI-powered content creation

JEDDAH: Jeddah’s Hayy Jameel hosted a two-day workshop over the weekend exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming visual storytelling and content production. Organized by POD Media, the “AI-Powered Content Creation” workshop focused on teaching participants how to move beyond experiment»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Sofia Municipality Revokes Vrabnitsa Mayor's Construction Oversight Powers

Sofia Municipality Tuesday revoked the delegated powers of Vrabnitsa Borough's Mayor Rumen Kostadinov and chief architect following identified violations in construction oversight, Sofia Municipality said Tuesday. The measure is preventive and ensures that construction control and investment projec»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Death toll from China storms rises to 15

Beijing: The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged “all out” rescue efforts. Dramatic video shared by state broadcaster CCTV showed a torrent of mudd»»»

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Gulf News 15h

'It's the fruit of two years of labour': How UAE's IB toppers scored near-perfect marks amid disruption

Dubai: International Baccalaureate (IB) schools across the UAE have reported some of their strongest results on record this year, despite final examinations being cancelled following recent conflict in the Middle East. In place of the traditional exam sittings, the IB introduced a Non-Exam Continge»»»

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France24 15h

Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' off Omani coast near Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was struck Monday by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz region, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO. 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 »»»

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France24 15h

Explosions rock Damascus on second day of Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions ⁠were heard ​in ​Damascus on ​Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. Macron is the first major EU leader to visit Damascus since the fall of Syrian Pre»»»

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Novinite 15h

Bulgaria Hit by New Wave of Bomb Threats Targeting Courthouses and InstitutionsOpinions

A new wave of bomb threats targeting public institutions has been reported across Bulgaria, with authorities receiving multiple alerts about allegedly planted explosive devices, the Ministry of Interior announced. Police teams have launched inspections at the affected locations and are following st»»»

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