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MANILA — Landslides triggered by one of the strongest storms in decades have left at least 15 people dead and six others missing on the island of Mindanao in southern Philippines, as parts of East Asia brace themselves for the looming storm. Typhoon Bavi is expected to pound Taiwan’s north and east, as well as Japan’s remote southwestern islands, on Friday and Saturday before smashing into China, which has been hit by deadly storms this week. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is sweeping across the Pacific towards…

Burjeel Holdings marked the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market (ISM) with a Market Open Ceremony, following strong demand from regional and international investors. The listing follows the successful completion of Burjeel’s debut Sukuk issuance under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme, marking the healthcare group’s first entry into international debt capital markets and the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al…

PALM BEACH, Florida — An airport in Florida officially changed its name President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, accelerating a push by the US president and his supporters to plaster his name and image on national landmarks and banknotes. Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up. “Because an entire airport transformation doesn’t happen overnight, you’ll notice a combination of both our classic look and our new brand elements coexisting while traveling through the terminal over the next several weeks,” airport officials said in a Facebook post. “This will soon be…

MADRID — Twelve people were reported killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as about 150 firefighters battled the blaze that broke out amid soaring temperatures, the Emergency Agency of Andalucía said early on Friday. “The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths,” the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement. The deaths took place in the hamlet of Bedar, the statement said, adding that the fire injured at least six people, including a woman who suffered burns and another person with…

Abha International Airport, operated by Cluster2 Airports, achieved a new global milestone by ranking first worldwide in its category for on-time performance in June 2026, recording an on-time departure rate of 93.84%, according to a report issued by Cirium, a global specialist in monitoring and analyzing airline and airport performance and operations.  The achievement reflects the airport’s continued progress in operational efficiency and passenger service enhancements, in line with the objectives of the Aviation Program. It also reinforces Abha International Airport’s position as one of the Kingdom’s key hub airports supporting the rapid growth of tourism in Aseer Region. Source:…

JT Newby, Principal Threat Research Lead, Fortra. Fortra’s latest BEC Global Insights Report reveals attackers are chasing bigger payouts through proven social engineering tactics, with gift cards dominating cash-out methods and free webmail powering nearly three-quarters of all attacks Business email compromise (BEC) activity climbed sharply in June 2026, with Fortra Intelligence and Research Experts (FIRE) recording a 22 percent increase in overall attack volume compared to the prior month, according to the company’s latest BEC Global Insights Report. The findings, drawn from hundreds of active defence engagements with BEC threat actors each month, point to a threat that remains…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has identified the first six countries eligible for its newly launched Visa Package, a new initiative that allows travelers to obtain a Saudi tourist visa electronically as part of a bundled travel booking. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the Visa Package is currently available to visitors from Jordan, Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Mexico. The service combines flights, licensed hotel accommodation, and an electronic tourist visa into a single booking process, allowing eligible travelers to complete their travel arrangements through an approved travel package rather than applying for a tourist visa separately. Jeddah Yacht Club.…

Recently, LEPAS, Chery Group’s all-new mid-to-premium NEV brand, held a shipment ceremony at Guangzhou Nansha Port for the first batch of LEPAS L8 PHEV vehicles destined for the Middle East market. The shipment is bound for key Middle Eastern markets, including the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, marking the official arrival of LEPAS’s global “Year of Delivery”. With the first shipment now on its way, the countdown to LEPAS’s Middle East regional brand launch has officially begun. The launch event will unveil its regional brand strategy and product portfolio to the Middle Eastern market, bringing elegant mobility to a wider…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Health has denied claims circulating in a widely shared video promoting a project called “Asia Medical City,” saying the project has not received any approvals or licenses from the ministry. The ministry said the project has no legal status authorizing it to advertise the establishment or operation of a healthcare facility. It added that the individual appearing in the video is a physician and former director of a Ministry of Health hospital and has been summoned to complete legal procedures in accordance with the applicable regulations. The ministry also rejected claims that 50 Asian countries…

Eye clinics across the UAE are reporting a familiar pattern each year — as children return from the long summer break, more arrive with complaints of blurred distance vision, headaches and eye strain. Doctors say youngsters who once developed myopia in late primary school are now showing symptoms much earlier, prompting concerns about the long-term impact on eye health. The trend comes as screen use becomes increasingly common among even the youngest children. From toddlers watching videos on tablets to school-aged children spending hours on smartphones and gaming devices, specialists warn that excessive near-work activities combined with limited time outdoors…