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flydubai Aleppo flights resumed

The flights were resumed after nearly 14 years.

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

Missile attack sets tanker ablaze off Oman as US blames Iran

The latest incident follows weeks of escalating tensions over a US-backed maritime corridor through Omani territorial waters, a route Iran...
  • In Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun said he expects to visit the White House before the end of July for talks with US President Donald Trump.
  • Separate reports said more than 600,000 Lebanese remain unable to return to their homes because of continuing Israeli military operations.

Funeral procession for Khamenei begins, mourners carry anti-US and anti-Israel messages

Organizers said the procession is expected to last between 10 and 12 hours along a roughly 10-kilometre route passing through...
  • The procession had begun from Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque, where Khamenei's body had lain in state for two days.
  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 in US-Israeli air strikes that launched the conflict between Iran and Israel.

OPEC+ agrees fresh August output hike as Gulf oil production slowly recovers

The producer group approved another increase of 188,000 barrels per day for August, signaling confidence that Gulf oil output can...
  • Gulf output remains well below pre-war levels despite improving shipping through Hormuz.
  • Analysts say restarting shut-in production will take time, while 2027 quota talks could test OPEC+ unity.

Funeral prayers offered for Khamenei, family members amid cries for revenge

The prayers were attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military commanders and members of Khamenei's family, although his successor, Mojtaba...
  • The funeral programme will continue with a mass procession through Tehran on Monday before ceremonies in other cities.
  • Tehran’s metro network has registered more than 7 million passenger trips from 5:30pm (14:00 GMT) on Saturday to 7am (03:30 GMT) on Sunday.

Mourners stream into Tehran for Khamenei farewell amid calls for ‘revenge’

The funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader has drawn mourners and foreign delegations from more than 100 countries, with Tehran...
  • Red flags symbolising demands for revenge were prominently displayed during the funeral ceremony.
  • More than 5,000 schools have been opened to accommodate pilgrims travelling to Tehran for the funeral.

Adani, Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $11.5bn in Odisha aluminum project

Dubai, UAE -- Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), an IHC Group company, have agreed to establish...
  • The integrated complex will include an alumina refinery, aluminium smelter, captive power plant and downstream manufacturing park.
  • The investment is expected to create 53,500 jobs and become India's largest foreign investment in the metallurgy sector.

Iran begins funeral ceremonies for Khamenei as Tehran prepares for massive show of unity

Millions are expected to gather in the Iranian capital over the coming days, with senior regional leaders attending ceremonies that...
  • New IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes his first public appearance since before the war.
  • Officials estimate that between 15 million and 20 million people could participate in the ceremonies across Tehran.

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks as Khamenei funeral preparations begin

The warning came as US-Iran diplomacy remained on track after Doha talks. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Doha negotiations...
  • Trump says Iran's denuclearisation effort is "moving along well" after indirect Doha talks showed positive progress.
  • Tehran schedules nationwide funeral ceremonies through July 9 as foreign leaders prepare to attend Khamenei's state funeral.

Doha negotiators agree hotline as Trump says US-Iran talks progressing

Technical negotiators focused on implementing the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief and Hormuz arrangements despite lingering regional security tensions.
  • Iran and the United States agreed to establish a hotline for reporting ceasefire violations following technical implementation talks in Doha.
  • Negotiators discussed sanctions relief, frozen assets and Hormuz arrangements while regional security risks continued despite diplomatic progress.

Trump says Iran denuclearization ‘moving along well’ as Doha talks continue

Technical negotiations continue over shipping, sanctions and ceasefire implementation as mediators work to translate the June accord into practice.
  • Iran warns it will respond immediately to any threat as Israeli rhetoric raises tensions despite ongoing diplomacy.
  • Shipping and aviation authorities maintain heightened security measures around Hormuz amid concerns the ceasefire remains fragile.

Dubai utility DEWA says solar park to exceed 8 GW capacity by 2030

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's state utility DEWA said its flagship Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will exceed 8,000...

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Israeli airstrike kills five Palestinians in West Bank

Palestinian medics said an air strike targeting a car in the occupied West Bank killed five people on Thursday, while...

Biden, Kadhemi meeting to focus on US troop withdrawal from Iraq

The White House talks between the two allies come just a week after a deadly attack claimed by the Islamic...

Bomb-laden drones hit Erbil airport in northern Iraq

The attack took place at around 1930 GMT but caused no injuries or major damage Since the start of the...

OPEC+ agrees fresh August output hike as Gulf oil production slowly recovers

The producer group approved another increase of 188,000 barrels per day for August, signaling confidence that Gulf oil output can...

Funeral prayers offered for Khamenei, family members amid cries for revenge

The prayers were attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military commanders and members of Khamenei's family, although his successor, Mojtaba...

Mourners stream into Tehran for Khamenei farewell amid calls for ‘revenge’

The funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader has drawn mourners and foreign delegations from more than 100 countries, with Tehran...
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Iran begins funeral ceremonies for Khamenei as Tehran prepares for massive show of unity

Millions are expected to gather in the Iranian capital over the coming days, with senior regional leaders attending ceremonies that...
  • New IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes his first public appearance since before the war.
  • Officials estimate that between 15 million and 20 million people could participate in the ceremonies across Tehran.

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks as Khamenei funeral preparations begin

The warning came as US-Iran diplomacy remained on track after Doha talks. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Doha negotiations...
  • Trump says Iran's denuclearisation effort is "moving along well" after indirect Doha talks showed positive progress.
  • Tehran schedules nationwide funeral ceremonies through July 9 as foreign leaders prepare to attend Khamenei's state funeral.

Doha negotiators agree hotline as Trump says US-Iran talks progressing

Technical negotiators focused on implementing the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief and Hormuz arrangements despite lingering regional security tensions.
  • Iran and the United States agreed to establish a hotline for reporting ceasefire violations following technical implementation talks in Doha.
  • Negotiators discussed sanctions relief, frozen assets and Hormuz arrangements while regional security risks continued despite diplomatic progress.