Sterling Gains Against Euro but Slips Versus Dollar Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision
LONDON: The British pound strengthened against the euro but weakened versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday as investors awaited the…
BAE Systems Secures £5.9 Billion UK Contract to Advance Next-Generation Nuclear Submarines
LONDON: British defence contractor BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.9 billion ($7.8 billion) contract by the UK government to…
Samsung Posts Record Q2 Profit as AI Chip Boom Offsets Mobile Division Losses
SEOUL: South Korea’s Samsung Electronics reported a record second-quarter operating profit on Thursday, driven by soaring global demand for artificial…
Half of England Declared in Drought After Prolonged Heat and Record Low Rainfall
LONDON: More than half of England has officially been placed under drought status following weeks of exceptionally hot and dry…
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Regional Conflict Widens After Attack on Egypt Port
CAIRO: The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Thursday, targeting dozens of sites linked…
UK Food Industry Urges PM Andy Burnham to Treat Food Security as National Priority
LONDON: More than 100 organizations, including leading supermarkets, food manufacturers, farmers, and health groups, have called on British Prime Minister…
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill Eight Across Ukraine, Prompt Poland to Scramble Fighter Jets
KYIV: Russian missile and drone attacks struck several regions across Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight people, including children, and…
Pakistan Crowned Central Asian Volleyball Champions with Dominant Win Over Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan clinched the Central Asian Volleyball Championship title after defeating Bangladesh in straight sets in the final played in…
China’s Reported Missile Supply to Iran Signals a New Phase in Middle East Power Politics
The reported transfer of hundreds of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defence missile systems to Iran, if confirmed, marks more than a…
French DJ Kavinsky, Creator of ‘Nightcall’, Found Dead at 50
PARIS: French DJ and electronic music producer Kavinsky, best known for his internationally acclaimed track “Nightcall,” has been found dead…