Air Serbia adds another Airbus A320 jet to its fleet
BELGRADE - Air Serbia welcomed another Airbus A320 aircraft at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport on Tuesday. Registered as YU-APU, the aircraft will soon be introduced into the national airline’s scheduled operations. "The new plane was manufactured in 2007 and has a 180-seat configuration. The arriv»»»
Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrike on police station kills 8
Gaza's civil defense agency and a hospital said an Israeli airstrike on a police station in northern Gaza killed eight people on Tuesday, including a woman officer. "Eight martyrs were transferred to Al-Shifa hospital following an Israeli airstrike on a police station" in the western part of Jabali»»»
Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a fourth relief shipment to Uganda, delivering 72.5 tonnes of life-saving supplies to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak.
Dubai: Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has dispatched a fourth relief shipment to Uganda, its third aboard a Dubai Royal Air Wing aircraft, as part of the sustained response to the Ebola outbreak in that region. The move follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice P»»»
Hunter Biden Admits He Underestimated What 'Viper's Nest' Ukraine Was
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, has admitted that he was incredibly naive when he joined the board of directors of Ukrainian energy company Burisma, as he underestimated what a "viper's nest" Ukraine was. "I was incredibly naive to just how much of a polit»»»
DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be four times bigger than official figures suggest. According to the DR Congo’s latest official figures, the haemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1,960 people and killed»»»
Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
GENEVA: The World Health Organization on May 17 declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a high risk it could spread to neighboring countries. The decision has prompted governments to step up travel-r»»»
Israeli Reserve System “Collapsing” as Units Enter Lebanon Understaffed, Lacking Tanks: Report
The Israeli reserve system is facing a severe manpower and equipment crisis, with commanders warning that some units deployed to Lebanon are operating far below their official size, according to Israeli Army Radio. The report on Tuesday said that while the public and decision-makers are being told »»»
Flying via the UAE? Europe has issued a fresh advisory for airlines over Gulf airspace
Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised European airlines not to fly through the airspace of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, citing a "high risk" to civil aviation following renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»
UK approval for China’s mega embassy in London challenged in court by locals
LONDON: Britain’s approval for China to build a vast embassy in London was challenged in court on Tuesday, as a group of local residents argue that officials failed to consider the impact on protests and potential targeting of dissidents. China’s plans to build an embassy on the site of the two-ce»»»
Kyiv claims drone attacks on 11 Russian tankers in Sea of Azov
Ukrainian drones hit several Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight on Tuesday, Kyiv's drone forces commander said, as the Kremlin denied that repeated Ukrainian attacks on the major export route would impact Russia's export capacity. Ukrainian drones hit 11 Russian vessels in»»»
EC reveals stark EU population and youth figures
Today, the European Commission published its third report on demographic transformation in the EU, highlighting both the challenges and the opportunities it presents for competitiveness, innovation, social cohesion and sustainable development if addressed early and effectively. Europe’s population »»»
What is Russia targeting with its missiles?
Civilian deaths in Ukraine hit a record monthly high in May, driven by a shortage of Ukrainian air-defence interceptors rather than a shift in Russian targeting as the Kremlin escalates its missile barrage, officials say. Russia continues to target residential housing and has bombarded Kyiv in the »»»
Russia has a desertion problem. Ukraine has a manpower crisis
The armies fighting Europe's biggest land war since 1945 are both losing soldiers without firing a shot. But while Russia has a growing desertion problem, Ukraine is in the midst of a growing manpower crisis. Russian authorities have convicted an estimated 28,000 cases of soldiers abandoning their »»»
Struggling to Complete Construction Projects on Time? Predictive Analytics May Be the Solution You Need
A majority of construction projects in the US fail to be completed on time. In data released by a 2025 study by Buildern, it was found that 98% of US construction projects face delays. This number suggests that it’s almost a certainty that a construction project will experience a delay. This has ma»»»
Will the latest attacks push the Middle East into full-scale war?
Dubai: The Middle East is once again on edge. Fresh US strikes on Iranian targets, Tehran’s retaliation and renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have once again raised fears that the Middle East could slide into a full-scale war. Yet despite the sharp escalation, analysts say the conflict has n»»»
WebEngage powers Kaspersky's shift towards more personalised B2B customer engagement
Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has strengthened its B2B customer engagement through WebEngage’s data-driven engagement platform. The collaboration has already helped Kaspersky engage more than 500,000 users during the initial phase of the partnership, as the company buil»»»
Adrian Negru, Raiffeisen Asset Management: Romanians’ personal wealth is higher now than ever before
How has the investment market and industry changed over the past 20 years? It has changed enormously—perhaps even more and more rapidly than the economy as a whole. In terms of assets under management, public perception of the industry, and the role that the asset management industry plays in build»»»
Eye on Africa - Ebola spreads to more provinces
In tonight's show, the Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces. A Sudanese court sentences paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia. Residents of the Niger Delta town of Billé take to the streets to demand government action over catastrophic pollution.&n»»»
More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires
French firefighters on Tuesday are still fighting two wildfires that have so far ravaged more than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve near Paris. Police on Monday arrested two people suspected of starting the blaze that has forced some 1,000 local residents to evacua»»»
Radev Rejects Ukraine "Coalition of the Willing", Says Bulgaria’s Place is in Diplomacy
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that Bulgaria has no place in the “Coalition of the Willing,” arguing that the country should not join a format whose members support continued financial and military assistance for Ukraine. Speaking to Bulgarian journalists in Paris ahead of France’s tradi»»»
Armed Forces Will Not Back Down on Iran’s Rights in Hormuz Strait: Spokesman
Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia says the Iranian Armed Forces would not make the slightest compromise over the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the only way to reopen the strategic waterway is for the United States to respect the rights of the Iranian nation and comply with t»»»
Fire ravages historic forest outside Paris
Paris, France: Hundreds of French firefighters aided by water bombers on Tuesday battled wildfires that have ravaged a hugely popular forest outside Paris as another scorching heatwave keeps the capital in its grip. The sprawling Fontainebleau forest some 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of the c»»»
S. Korea gov't revises up 2026 growth outlook to 3 pct on chip supercycle - UPI.com
South Korea revised its 2026 growth projection to 3 percent based on strong exports and a semiconductor boom, officials said Tuesday. This July 1 photo shows containers stacked at a port in Pyeongtaek. File Photo by Yonhap The South Korean government on Tuesday revised up its economic growth projec»»»
5,000 people attended the launch of GOO GOO’s new juice flavor
The event took place at the same store where GOO GOO made its retail debut in February. While more than 3,500 people attended the launch of the first two flavors, Orange and Apple & Blueberry, the event introducing the new flavor brought together nearly 5,000 participants, confirming the growing in»»»
EU faces shrinking workforce and rising care needs as population set to drop 12% by 2100
The European Union’s population is expected to shrink and age significantly over the coming decades, creating pressure on labour markets, healthcare systems, care services and public finances, according to the European Commission’s third report on demographic transformation in the EU. The report, p»»»
The Hungarian forint is weakening sharply – what comes next?
The Hungarian forint weakened against the US dollar in June as geopolitical tensions and changing expectations for American interest rates boosted demand for the US currency. Despite the monthly setback, however, the forint remains one of the world’s strongest-performing currencies over the past qu»»»
Planning to buy car insurance online? UAE Ministry warns of scam
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued a warning to the public against fake social media accounts impersonating vehicle insurance companies and offering fraudulent deals to scam unsuspecting victims. In a post shared on its official social media accounts, the ministry said fraudsters »»»
Saudi Arabia evolving from driving growth to exporting development knowledge: World Bank
RIYADH: The transformation taking place in Saudi Arabia’s labor market is no longer measured solely by the decline in unemployment to a historic low of 2.8 percent, or by the fact that half of employed Saudi citizens now work in the private sector. It is increasingly measured by the Kingdom’s abili»»»
Hungary’s central bank chief sends strong message
The Hungarian banking system remains well capitalised and highly liquid, while a faster-than-expected decline in inflation could create room for further interest rate cuts during the summer, according to Mihály Varga, Governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). Speaking at the 37th annual gener»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed Mideast fighting
Lebanon and Israel are holding new negotiations under U.S. auspices in Rome on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a regional escalation between Washington and Tehran. The two countries, officially at war for decades, reached a framework agreement on June 26, after five rounds of negotiations in Washi»»»
Colombia's president-elect to be sworn in at military base
Bogotá: Colombia's right-wing president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella said on Monday he would be sworn in at a military facility in the country's south, despite opposition from outgoing leader Gustavo Petro. Petro ordered on Sunday that "no military establishment be used" for the August 7 swearing»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed Mideast fighting
BEIRUT: Lebanon and Israel are holding new negotiations under US auspices in Rome on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a regional escalation between Washington and Tehran. The two countries, officially at war for decades, reached a framework agreement on June 26, after five rounds of negotiations in»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed Mideast fighting
BEIRUT: Lebanon and Israel are holding new negotiations under US auspices in Rome on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a regional escalation between Washington and Tehran.The two countries, officially at war for decades, reached a framework agreement on June 26, after five rounds of negotiations in »»»
Egypt, Cabo Verde and Africa’s rise could strengthen Infantino’s case for 64-team World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s suggestion that the World Cup could eventually expand to 64 teams has reignited one of football’s biggest debates. Critics argue that another expansion would dilute the competition, weaken the qualifying process and create major logistical challenges for host natio»»»
UK updates UAE travel advice amid rising US-Iran tensions
The UK Government has updated its travel advice for the UAE, warning British nationals that regional tensions remain unpredictable amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said attacks could resume at short notice despite a recent memorandum of unde»»»
Iran’s Parliament Introduces Bill on Hormuz Strait Security - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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‘We’re here to win’: Livin and Lunar, the Saudi champions competing at the EWC
PARIS: In Paris, the Esports World Cup is about far more than video games. It is also a stage where influence, national image, and power are on display as Saudi Arabia seeks to cement its place at the center of the global esports landscape. By bringing its flagship competition outside Riyadh for th»»»
OTP builds banking giant with Ipoteka Bank - interview with Szentpéteri
The OTP Group’s expansion in Uzbekistan is not just about acquiring a bank, but also about transforming an entire banking model. During the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), we spoke with Ádám Szentpéteri—acting CEO, deputy CFO, and Chief Transformation Officer of Ipoteka Bank, a»»»
Abu Dhabi court jails man, fines him Dh100,000 for illegal emergency vehicle equipment
Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi criminal court has sentenced two men after convicting them of disrupting public order by illegally equipping a vehicle with emergency warning systems reserved for authorised emergency services. The court sentenced the first defendant to six months' imprisonment, imposed a Dh»»»
UAE wins 15 medals on opening day of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship
ALMATY: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team made an impressive start to its campaign at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, amassing 15 medals on the opening day of competition at Almaty Arena. The UAE athletes produced strong technical performances, winning three gold, five silver and seven »»»
Saudi Arabia’s Alibrahim: Decade of ‘honest self-assessment’ turned Vision 2030 into measurable SDG progress
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim presented the Kingdom’s third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Monday, framing Vision 2030 as the vehicle that has translated the global 2030 Agenda into »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli forces conduct machine-gun sweep toward Byout Al-Seyyad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s oil exports continue despite the cancellation of US waivers: Oil minister - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s oil exports continue despite the cancellation of US waivers: Oil minister 14-07-2026 10:03 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s oil exp»»»
FIFA World Cup 2026: 'What stars are saying before semi-finals'
Doha, Qatar: Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names take centre stage. That has certainly been the case in North America this summer at a tournament which has been widely dubbed as the “World Cup of supersta»»»
Real lead clubs behind World Cup brilliance
Doha, Qatar: While nations battle for World Cup glory, Europe’s biggest clubs have quietly staged a contest of their own in North America. From goals that have decided knockout ties to assists that have unlocked stubborn defences, players from a handful of elite clubs have left the biggest mark on »»»
Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose nearly 3 percent on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures were last up $1.50, or 1.8 perce»»»
Father Amir remembered as visionary leader who transformed Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari has paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision transformed Qatar and who»»»
Fontainebleau Forest: Fires have swept across more than 1,900 hectares
ARBONNE-LA-FORET, France: France on Tuesday battled two fires that scorched over 1,900 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of arson. Fires raging in the Fontainebleau forest since Sunday afternoon had burned through more than 1,900 hectares by Tues»»»
Secrecy Tracker: Commission buries Gaza audits as EU top court faces transparency backlash
Dear readers, We are back with a new issue of the Secrecy Tracker – your regular update on what the EU institutions prefer to keep under wraps. I am Nikolaj Nielsen, a reporter at EUobserver, who has for years struggled to gain access to EU documents. I wrote this newsletter with the help of EUobse»»»
Bulgaria Emerges as EU’s Cheapest Holiday Destination! Beating Greece, Spain and CroatiaOpinions
Bulgaria is strengthening its reputation as the most budget-friendly tourist destination in the European Union, according to the latest comparative price data. The figures show that the country has the lowest overall consumer price level among EU member states, while accommodation and restaurant se»»»