RIYADH — Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to increase their combined crude oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July. This is the same as the June hike, which was adjusted down from monthly increases of 206,000 bpd in May and April to take into account the UAE exit. The decision was taken by the countries—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—during their virtual meeting held on Sunday to review global market conditions and outlook. This increase marks the fourth monthly quota hike under the group’s phased unwinding of voluntary supply cuts, though the physical…
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BAGHDAD — At least 21 people were killed and several more injured when a passenger bus rolled over and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday, rollover, authorities said. In a statement, the Iraqi health ministry said 21 people died and 19 others were injured in the accident on the Nasiriyah-Basra highway. The victims included Iranians visting Iraq. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the bus on the road near Nassiriya, causing the vehicle to overturn and burst into flames, officials said. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the causes of…
After setting off from Umm Al Quwain at 7.30am and travelling across the Emirates, Hilda Alarcol finally experienced something she had waited 25 years for — her first Philippine Independence Day celebration in the UAE. She was one of around 60,000 people who gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday to mark the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day anniversary, in what became one of the largest Filipino community celebrations held in the Emirates. Organised by the ‘Emirates Loves Philippines’ page, the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and talents of the Filipino community while highlighting its enduring contribution to the…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a phone call with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar to discuss the implications of developments in the region. During the Prince’s call on Monday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, the two sides discussed the region’s latest developments and their implications. They also discussed the efforts being made by both countries to support the region’s security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said the United States will ensure the destruction of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile regardless of whether a diplomatic agreement is reached with Tehran. In an interview with NBC News aired Sunday, Trump said Washington would either remove and destroy the material as part of an agreement or take military action if negotiations fail. “We’ll take it out and destroy it, whether it’s on-site or whether we take it off-site,” Trump said. He added that the United States would act “with them, or without them.” Trump warned that if no agreement is reached, the US…
Seven people were killed and nine others injured after a minibus crashed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of Emirates Road in Dubai, police said. Dubai Police said preliminary investigations showed the truck had come to a sudden stop in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. The bus driver, who allegedly failed to pay attention and keep a safe distance, then rammed into the truck from behind. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said the Command and Control Centre received a report about the…
LONDON — Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, and President of the Saudi Sports for All Federation, outlined his vision for the future of cities, technology and public health during a fireside chat at SXSW London 2026. Speaking during a session titled “A Future Worth Building,” Prince Khaled discussed how urban development, artificial intelligence and long-term investment are reshaping communities around the world. He highlighted Arada’s rapid growth since its launch in 2017, noting that the developer now has an existing and planned portfolio of more than…
NAJRAN — Najran police arrested 12 expatriates on charges of engaging in prostitution in a residential apartment in the city. The arrests were made in a security operation held in coordination with the General Directorate for Communal Security and Combating Human Trafficking. The Public Security said in a statement on Sunday that legal procedures were completed against the suspects and they were referred to the Public Prosecution for further action. Source: Saudi Gazette
Microsoft recently claimed that its new quantum chip is vastly more reliable than its previous version, paving the way for a quantum computer solving commercially useful problems within the next three years. At the heart of quantum computing are qubits, which offer the promise of answering questions that defeat today’s machines, but are notoriously delicate and unstable. Microsoft says the qubits on Majorana 2, its new chip, survive for an average of 20 seconds, rather than the milliseconds of Majorana 1. That means the new chip is 1,000 times more reliable – an improvement in performance the tech giant compares…
For more than a decade, UAE expat Sonia believed she had asthma. By the time the real diagnosis arrived, her lungs were failing. “I have a choice. I die or I have a transplant,” she recalled. “And I looked around me and I saw all these incredible reasons to live.” A year after undergoing a double lung transplant at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sonia is paying tribute to the medical team that saved her life, and to the anonymous donor whose organs allowed her to “literally learn to breathe” again. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…