"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»»»
Oil holds near $70 as Middle East risk premium fades, Abu Dhabi's Murban defies the trend
Oil prices were little changed in Asian trading on Monday, with global benchmark Brent crude hovering below $72 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) remaining under $69, as traders weighed easing geopolitical tensions against expectations of resilient summer fuel demand. Based on market da»»»
Feeling the heat? UAE temperatures are set to climb to 47°C this week
Dubai: The UAE will experience generally fair weather on Monday, with partly cloudy skies over eastern areas, temperatures reaching 47°C inland and light to moderate winds, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is being influenced by a weak surface pressure system, acco»»»
Why UAE shoppers are paying more for Pakistani mangoes this summer
Dubai: Pakistani mangoes are costing UAE shoppers more this summer, but retailers say demand remains strong as residents continue to buy one of the season’s most popular fruits despite tighter supply and higher freight costs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retailers s»»»
Is your child safe online? Check these Apple and Android settings
If only parents could rest easy, knowing their child was safely playing within screen time limits under a watchful eye. But in the age of the internet, things are rarely that simple. The digital world has webs within webs, and children quickly find their way through the loopholes parents believed w»»»
Five things to know about the Philippines's VP and her impeachment
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was riding high not so long ago, sailing to a landslide 2022 election victory with then-ally President Ferdinand Marcos, while also being seen as a near-lock to succeed him. Four years later, the alliance between their powerful families lies in ruins and she i»»»
EU is moving from ‘let’s trade’ to ‘let’s go to war’, ex-Austrian FM Karin Kneissl says
The European Union has abandoned its historic focus on trade and begun to increasingly define itself in terms of its military and geopolitical priorities, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl told RT in an interview on Saturday. She made the remark days after Russian President Vladimir Pu»»»
NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak jumps to 14 confirmed cases - UPI.com
New York City health officials on Sunday said an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has grown to 14 confirmed cases. File Photo by Edward Jenner/Pexels July 5 (UPI) -- An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City has ju»»»
Managing Egypt’s debt towards safety in points
1- This is the first decline to occur since 2010. This means that, for the first time Egyptian GDP has grown faster than debt growth. This means for the first time in 7 years we can overcome the bleeding of debt accumulation. 2- This is clear in the table above that we were achieving very good rate»»»
Venezuela quake survivor 'reborn' after eight days in rubble
CARACAS: Hernan Gil was working his shift as a security guard in the basement of a building in Venezuela on the afternoon of June 24 when he felt the earth shake. The first tremor was short, Gil recounted in an interview with AFP from the hospital room where he was recovering after being rescued fr»»»
Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display »»»
Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display »»»
Trump says Europe is ‘Third World’
The nations of Europe have been degraded to the status of Third World countries due to their failed immigration policies, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump took a step back from celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence to take ano»»»
Mbappe after win over Paraguay: ‘We can play dirty football too’
DPA Philadelphia France superstar Kylian Mbappe said “we know how to play dirty football too” and praised his team for keeping it cool and not falling for Paraguay’s attempts to provoke fights and fouls. “They thought we’d come out to play in tuxedos, that we’d just come out to pull off fancy moves»»»
Oil shock weighs on African economies, weakens 2026 growth outlook
Washington, July 5 (SANA) African economies will continue to pay the price of the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East, despite the recent decline in prices following the interim US-Iran agreement on June 18, according to data from Oxford Economics cited by CNN Business. The sharp r»»»
How Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president became Britain’s most scrutinized student leader
OXFORD: By the time Arwa Elrayess’s presidency of the Oxford Union drew to a close, she had become one of the most divisive student figures in Britain. Her name had ricocheted through newspapers and political debate, far beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires. Critics accused the 20-year-old of legitimizi»»»
What Hussam Abu Safiya’s case shows about the limits of international pressure
LONDON: The image of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking toward Israeli forces before his arrest on Dec. 27, 2024, became one of the defining images of the Gaza war. New allegations about the Palestinian doctor’s treatment in Israeli custody have renewed calls for his release and raised fresh questions a»»»
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»
Palestinian infant dies after Israeli forces prevented him from reaching hospital
Ramallah: A four-month-old Palestinian infant died on Sunday after Israeli occupation forces blocked his urgent medical transfer through a military checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Deir Ammar, west of Ramallah, according to Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governor Laila Ghannam. Ghannam said the »»»
Emirati boy, 7, dies in Tunisia road accident during family holiday
Ras Al Khaimah: A family holiday that was meant to bring loved ones together after years of separation ended in heartbreak when a seven-year-old Emirati boy was killed in a road accident while visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings. Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehi, from Ghalilah i»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: 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 Isra»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: 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 Isra»»»
Excelling students and their families reflect as General Secondary Certificate results are released
Doha: The long wait was finally over as Qatar's secondary school students received their results for the 2025-2026 academic year on Thursday, marking the end of years of pursuing knowledge, perseverance and countless hours of studying. For many high-achieving students, it was a euphoric moment of r»»»
Spotlight - Why Iran's unseen leader remains in the shadows
The images emerging from Tehran are striking. Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black have gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla for the funeral and lying in state of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his assassination on the opening day of a war between Iran and the United States on F»»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Swordfish’ – Mediterranean cuisine in Jeddah
In a city where new dining concepts seem to emerge almost weekly, Swordfish distinguishes itself by blending Mediterranean cuisine with Asian and Middle Eastern influences while delivering a culinary experience that does not disappoint. Located in Jeddah’s Ash Shati district, Swordfish is both a re»»»
UAE unveils $30m aid package for civilians in Sudan's El Obeid
Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth $30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The assistance will be delivered »»»
PA warns of Israeli plan to annex 142 archeological sites in Hebron
LONDON: The Palestinian Authority issued a warning on Sunday regarding an Israeli plan to annex and transfer control of more than 142 archeological sites in Hebron Governorate to a civilian body linked to the Israeli government. Jabr Al-Rajoub, director of the Tourism and Antiquities Directorate in»»»
Russia Remains Venezuela's Partner, Plans to Deepen Cooperation - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Venezuela remain good partners despite the difficulties that the South American country currently experiences, and they will continue deepening cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Guided by historically established fraternal ties, Russia and Vene»»»
Egypt’s developers leverage Hollywood icons to attract international property investors
The growing use of Hollywood celebrities and internationally recognized personalities in Egypt’s real estate campaigns is no longer a branding exercise. Industry experts say it has evolved into a strategic marketing approach aimed at positioning Egypt as an international investment destination, sup»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»