Israel said it targeted Hezbollah militants after four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. Switzerland said it had postponed a round of U.S.-Iran talks previously set for Friday.
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.
UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk, letting residents invest in government-backed assets from Dh1,000
UAE residents can now invest in government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000, thanks to the launch of the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme. This Shariah-compliant product, developed with the Central Bank, aims to boost savings a…
Spain and UK make deal to digitally monitor overtourism
Amid peak summer travel and an anti-tourism mood in the country, Spain’s Tourism Ministry will work with British travel agents to better monitor tourism flows from the country.
‘Last ride’: Air Force One Boeing 747 retires after Trump’s France trip, ending 35-year presidential service era
The iconic Boeing 747-200B, a 35-year veteran of presidential service, completed its final flight as Air Force One, carrying President Trump back from France. This long-serving aircraft, affectionately nicknamed ‘SAM 2900’, is being retired. A newly re…
Why Trump Thinks He’s ‘Most Powerful Person To Walk This Planet’
The post, written by a ‘Dave King’, compared Trump’s influence with some of history’s most well-known rulers and military leaders, including William the Conqueror, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and Alexander the Great.
Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse
Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection countUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire has clashed with Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin at the Makerfield byelection count, asking the M…
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s World Cup captain, to stand trial on rape charge
A French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies.
Andreas Sohmen-Pao reveals $20bn investment plan for BW Group
Singapore shipowner explains that depreciating assets must be replaced despite high costs
Bank of Spain supports limits on short-term lets to curb housing crisis
Spain’s central bank has backed targeted measures to limit short-term rentals, something widely blamed for the housing market crisis in Spain and object of anti-tourism protests.