SYDNEY — A British rapper and YouTube personality on trial for allegedly raping a fan in a Perth hotel has been acquitted of three sexual assault charges. But the jury found the rapper Yung Filly guilty of two assault offenses related to his September 2024 encounter with a 20-year-old woman after a show. The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, had been accused of sexually assaulting the woman, then 20 years old, in his hotel room after he performed in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of Perth. The 30-year-old had pleaded not guilty to 10 charges and faced…
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ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved petrol and diesel prices for August 2026, announcing limited adjustments in line with changes in global markets. The approved prices are as follows: Diesel: AED3.80 per litre. Super “98”: AED3.60 per litre. Special “95”: AED3.49 per litre. E-Plus “91”: AED3.41 per litre. Source: Emirates News Agency
From home whitening to microbiome-focused oral care, Russian wellness brands are positioning daily self-care as a blend of visible results, prevention and trusted quality Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9:11 AM Wellness moves into everyday life The modern consumer does not separate beauty, health and confidence as clearly as before. A skincare routine, a dental care product, a supplement, a spa treatment or a whitening strip may look like different categories on a retail shelf. Yet for many people, they now belong to the same daily logic: taking care of oneself before there is a problem, investing in appearance as…
JERUSALEM — Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, in what United States President Donald Trump has called “a monumental step” toward peace and security. A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace’s plan to completely disarm in Gaza and that an official statement would be released soon. Thursday’s agreement stipulates that the precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body, and the agreement of all…
My Syria‘, Syria’s first integrated digital super app bringing together tourism, hospitality, lifestyle and payment services within a single ecosystem, officially launched recently under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Mazen Al-Salhani, Minister of Tourism. Developed by 121 Living with the strategic support and supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, the platform launches at a time of strong momentum for Syria’s tourism sector, with visitor arrivals more than doubling during the first half of 2026 alongside growing adoption of digital services and payment solutions. Founded by UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs Rami Kaiem, Feras Kaiem, Waseem Qudmani and Kinan Madi,…
KYIV —Poland and NATO scrambled military aircraft when a missile apparently fired by Russia landed deep inside Polish territory, as Moscow launched deadly long-range attacks across Ukraine that killed at least eight people. The missile landed and exploded about 90 kilometers into Polish territory early Thursday, leaving a massive crater in the middle of a field, local authorities said. “All the indications are that it was a Russian Kh-101 ballistic missile, but we want to be 100% certain about the type of missile and who launched it,” Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk told an emergency meeting. “There was no direct…
DUBAI, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance to foster innovation and support entrepreneurs across the nation, has welcomed the 12th cohort of innovators into its Innovation Accelerator Programme. The latest intake brings together 17 high-potential innovative companies from the UAE and international markets, each offering solutions designed to address pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities across key sectors. Cohort 12 reflects the breadth of innovation emerging across the ecosystem, with companies operating across AI, healthtech, sustainability, water, education, advanced manufacturing, accessibility, and digital infrastructure. The selected…
RIYADH — More than 6,500 BMW vehicles have been recalled by the Ministry of Commerce due to a defect in the driver’s seat wiring harness that may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of smoke emission or a vehicle fire. The recall affects 6,574 BMW 5 Series and 7 Series vehicles from the 2023–2025 model years. The Ministry urged owners to verify whether their vehicles are included in the recall by checking their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through Recalls.sa. Customers were also urged to contact Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Company to have the necessary repairs carried out free of…
DUBAI — A fire that broke out on two vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday was caused by a drone, according to the Egyptian government. “The situation was handled immediately in accordance with emergency and rapid response plans,” Egypt’s oil ministry said. This is the first time Egyptian infrastructure has been struck in the widening war. No party has claimed responsibility for the incident, officials said, which took place during cargo operations at a liquefied natural gas terminal. No injuries or deaths were reported. On Thursday morning, Egypt confirmed that a drone had caused the fire on…
ABU DHABI, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) — The comprehensive proactive support package to enhance the resilience of financial institutions, adopted by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) in March 2026, enabled repayment deferrals on loans totalling AED13.5 billion for affected bank customers. A total of 135,031 customers benefited from the measure, as part of the CBUAE’s prudential approach to strengthening the resilience of the banking sector and proactively managing asset quality. According to data issued by the CBUAE today, the value of loans benefiting from instalment repayment deferrals as of 30th July was distributed as follows: AED9.1 billion for…