KYIV — At least 17 people have been killed and several dozen injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, which came just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an impending “massive” attack by Moscow. Ukraine’s emergency services said the toll had risen to 17, after Zelensky reported several dead and at least 90 injured in the attacks on Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko declared Friday a day of mourning. Damage from the strikes also included six floors of an apartment building that had partially collapsed after a direct hit from a Russian projectile,…
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DUBAI, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Standard Chartered today announced the launch of its capability enabling institutional clients to access USDC minting and redemption, developed in partnership with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (Circle), the issuer of USDC through its regulated entities. The launch makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) licensed to offer institutional clients integrated access to USDC minting and redemption through a single onboarding and service experience, without requiring clients to hold direct accounts with Circle. The capability enables institutions to move value across traditional and digital financial ecosystems with greater speed and transparency by…
JERUSALEM — Jewish settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Thursday, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, a number of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, conducted provocative tours of its courtyards, and performed Talmudic rituals, under the protection of the occupation forces. Al-Aqsa Mosque is subjected to repeated incursions by settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, which constitutes a dangerous escalation and a violation of the sanctity of the mosque. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the world’s third-holiest site for Muslims. Jews refer to the area as the Temple…
DUBAI — Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began to rebound following weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran while an industry representative said the gradual increase in transit resulted in a noticeable easing of shipping costs. Reports from the maritime tracking firm Kpler said 40 vessels passed through the critical waterway on Monday, while 24 ships transited the strait on Sunday in addition to 39 ships on Saturday. Energy markets have responded in tandem with stabilized prices. Closure of the strait, a key waterway transporting roughly a fifth of the global oil supply, has been a major hiccup…
Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated‑value‑chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, recently announced a strategic collaboration with Saudi Xerox, official representation of Xerox Trading Company in Saudi Arabia that is redefining the workplace experience by providing solutions to improve business processes, automation, and printing technology. The initiative was formalised during the Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh by Dr. Moataz BinAli, Chief Executive Officer of Magna AI, and Mehmet Sezer, General Manager of Saudi Xerox. The strategic framework will enable both companies to advance…
BEIJING, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — China’s trade in services expanded 6 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, with exports of travel and knowledge-intensive services reporting particularly strong growth, official data showed on Wednesday. The total value of service imports and exports reached nearly 3.1 trillion yuan (about US$455.4 billion) from January to May this year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce. A breakdown of the data showed that service exports rose 15.9 percent to 1.23 trillion yuan, while imports edged up 0.4 percent to 1.87 trillion yuan. The service trade deficit…
A legal tussle is at the center of the delay in rolling out Indian consular services in the UAE, leaving scores of expats in limbo. The dispute pits two failed bidders against the Indian government’s decision to award the contract for consular services in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Australia, and it is now being fought in India’s Supreme Court. This comes as the rollout of Indian passport renewals and other services in the UAE is temporarily being undertaken by the Consulate General of India (CGI), Dubai and the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi starting Thursday. Earlier this year, the…
NEW YORK — A couple who managed to climb the massive antenna mast atop the Empire State Building, one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, unfurled a banner bearing a message of love after a marriage proposal. The daring stunt has led New York City police to arrest the duo as they quickly became the focus of attention on social media. Video shot by a US news helicopter on Wednesday showed two people, dressed in black, appearing to kiss on top of the iconic skyscraper’s main antenna. According to the footage, the man proposed to his girlfriend while the woman…
Prime Inspections & Snagging, a Dubai-based property inspection company, today announced the expansion of its RERA-certified snagging and home inspection services across all seven emirates. With the UAE’s property market maintaining a rapid pace of new handovers, the company is helping homeowners and investors identify construction defects early, before final payments are released or keys are accepted. Detailed Reports Within 24 Hours Property snagging is the process of professionally inspecting a new or resale property for defects such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC faults, incomplete finishes and cosmetic issues. The company’s team of InterNACHI-certified inspectors carries out a full assessment…
From coding workshops to sports camps, families say keeping children engaged this summer is becoming both a financial and logistical challenge. As schools across the UAE break for the long summer holidays from this Friday, working parents are once again navigating a familiar dilemma — how to keep children meaningfully engaged without stretching already-tight budgets. While summer camps remain a popular solution for childcare and enrichment, many families say rising costs are making them harder to access, especially for those with more than one child. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Even basic…