The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), signed a TIR guarantee agreement, marking a key step in implementing the UN-backed international road transport system aimed at facilitating cross-border trade. The singing ceremony was attended by Finance »»»

The Supreme Criminal Court in Bahrain has issued rulings in two separate espionage cases involving three defendants accused of working with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to support hostile and terrorist activities against the Kingdom. The Chief Prosecutor of the Terrorist Crimes P»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya HE Dr. Mohamed Al Menfi and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sh»»»

Capitals, July 14 (SANA) Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill early Tuesday as military tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, prompting renewed European calls to safeguard freedom of navigation and sending oil prices to their highest level in »»»

CAIRO: An Israeli strike ‌and gunfire killed at least two Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gazan health officials said. The deaths add to a toll of more than 1,100 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since an October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took»»»

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»»»

Bahrain on Tuesday said it intercepted several Iranian attacks on its territory, as fighting between Washington and Tehran escalated over the vital Strait of Hormuz. "Air defense systems... intercepted and destroyed several treacherous aerial attacks launched by Iran this Tuesday morning," the Bahr»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha airport on Monday in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport that they blame on the kingdom -- though the Riyadh-backed government claimed those attacks. "In response to this criminal Saudi aggression, the Yemeni Armed Forces carri»»»

The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and proposed that all ships pay a fee to the United States to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Here are the latest developments: - Jordan says shot down missiles, »»»

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»»»

Hong Kong: Oil prices jumped again on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked an escalation in hostilities, fuelling fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation. However, tech firms enjoyed a much-needed reprieve after the latest bout of sell»»»

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 »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the targeting of two Emirati oil tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, considering it a serious violation of international maritime safety, a direct threat to the security of global energy supplies, and a clear and blatant breach of internationa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya HE Dr. Mohamed Al Menfi arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Ha»»»

Thai forensic police officers on Monday examine a Bangkok pub that was the location of a fire that has killed 30 people. Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA July 14 (UPI) -- The death toll from a fatal fire that ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday rose to 30, officials said Tuesday morning as the in»»»

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Dubai: One seafarer was killed and several others were injured after two crude oil tankers operated by ADNOC Logistics and Services were struck by projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday. ADNOC L&S said the Al Bahyah and Mombasa B vessels sustained significant damage in t»»»

Dubai: The first meeting usually happens in the owner’s office late in the afternoon, after the floor has emptied. Sometimes it is the boardroom; once or twice, it has been the majlis at the back of the warehouse. The finance manager, the COO, sometimes the owner himself, slides a laptop across the»»»

India has condemned attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian seafarer and injured 10 others. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the two vessels were carrying 30 Indian nationals among a combined crew of 46. Of the 12 Indian crew»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the targeting of two Emirati oil tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direct threat to the security of global energy supplies, and a clear and explicit bre»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, extending her heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar. In a message of c»»»

TEHRAN, Iran: Two members of the Daesh group were executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, Iranian state television reported Tuesday. The report identified the men as Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani. It said they belonged to a Daesh cell that formed»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered alarm across the global shipping industry, with analysts warning it could dramatically increase the cost of transporting oil, disrupt supply chains and undermine long-»»»

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On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons space probe came within 7,800 miles of Pluto, providing NASA scientists with the clearest photographs and most detailed measurements they've ever seen of the dwarf planet. 1 of 5 | Members of the New Horizons science team react to seeing the spacecraft's last and »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: France’s bid for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final faces its toughest challenge today when the two-time champions meet reigning European champions Spain in a blockbuster semi-final in Dallas, with Argentina or England awaiting the winners in Sunday’s final. France have lived up »»»

DP World is planning to build ​a new port and a container terminal on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast in a ‌move that ‌would ​reduce ‌Dubai’s ⁠dependence ​on its ⁠flagship Jebel Ali hub and bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported ⁠on Monday. The ‌Dubai-based ‌port operator ​i»»»

A naval blockade is one of the most powerful military tools available short of a full-scale invasion. It aims to prevent ships from entering or leaving an enemy's ports, disrupting trade, military logistics and energy exports. Also Read: Trump vows fresh blockade on Iranian ships through Strait of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani succeeded in firmly establishing the concept of cultural and humanitarian diplomacy for the State of Qatar, said Prof. Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi (pictured), Chairman of the Board of Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogu»»»

As the GCC region endures rising temperatures — with 2024 recorded as the hottest year globally and the area warming at double the world average — Levoit has introduced the Windi Mini, a compact desk fan engineered to combat urban heat island effects, stagnant air, and sleep disruption caused by th»»»

Ukraine must be able to negotiate peace from a position of strength, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, after participating in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.According to him, Romania's immediate priority remains ensuring freedom of navigation and protecting trade routes in»»»

Romania strongly condemns hostile cyber activities carried out by groups controlled by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation targeting European Union member states, NATO allies and their partners, including Romania, President Nicusor Dan conveyed on Monday.The head of state stresse»»»

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»»»

Dubai: UAE passengers faced flight cancellations on Tuesday after Yemen’s Houthis targeted Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, disrupting services connecting the city with the UAE and other parts of the kingdom. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state. Trump vowed earlier to reinstate a blockade of Iran’s ports on the»»»

The Indian Embassy in the UAE has confirmed the death of an Indian seafarer following missile attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa B, in the Strait of Hormuz. “We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa B. We are closely monitori»»»

OSLO: More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday brought Norway’s historic run to a»»»

The latest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit has come and gone in the Turkish capital of Ankara, with headlines dominated predictably by US President Donald Trump, who lashed out at his allies for not supporting him against Iran. Prior to the event, he said he considered not attendin»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday announced he would give a national address on Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has said that he will address the nation this week, though it was unclear what it would be about. He announced M»»»

US President Donald Trump announced further escalation against Iran as the US war of aggression continues. “We’re going to hit them very hard tonight. And we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow,” Trump said.“We’re attacking them tonight. We’re taking out all of their capability for anything having t»»»

US Central Command said American forces completed another five-hour strike raid against Iran on July 13, targeting sites in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa and Bandar Abbas as part of the four-month-long US aggression against Iran. CENTCOM claimed the strikes hit Iranian coastal defens»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a multi-phase retaliatory operation after new US attacks on Iranian coastal bases, Tasnim reported. According to the IRGC, the escalation followed an IRGC Navy operation to stop two violating ships that were endangering navigation in the Strait»»»

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on July 6, 2026. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military attacked Iran for a third co»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on Tuesday, as part of ongoing operations aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping. The five-hour mission, which ended at 10:15pm ET, targeted sites in Bushehr, Ch»»»

Dubai : Amid regional tensions linked to the recent US-Iran conflict, Dubai Police’s AI-powered maritime operations centre played a key role in protecting the emirate’s coastline, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring uninterrupted maritime activity. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News»»»

WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups. The case of Youlin Chen, »»»

Slovakia was not the only NATO state that refused to participate in the bloc’s latest military aid package for Ukraine, the country’s president, Peter Pellegrini, has said. During the summit in Ankara, Türkiye last week, NATO members pledged to provide Kiev with €70 billion ($80 billion) in militar»»»