Business Updated:July 20, 2026

Indonesia begins building $20.9 billion Masela LNG project

TANIMBAR ISLANDS, INDONESIA / RankWire.AI / – Indonesia expects the Abadi Masela LNG project to deliver about $37.8 billion in direct government revenue. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia also projected $6.43 billion in indirect tax receipts. Officials released the figures after a July 16 groundbreaking ceremony in Maluku. The event marked the formal start of physical development…

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA / RankWire.AI / – Australian creators are pressing for a direct role in the federal government’s…

Egypt reserves cross $55 billion for first time in June

flydubai Bangkok flights rise to 14 weekly services

DUBAI, UAE / RankWire.AI / July 16, 2026: flydubai will expand its Dubai to Bangkok operations to two…

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News

IOM launches $98 million appeal for Venezuela quake recovery

July 18, 2026

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The International Organization for Migration has appealed for $98 million to support Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funding would cover emergency assistance and early recovery work…

Northern Ontario wildfires trigger evacuations and closures

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UN Extends Red Sea Attack Monitoring Through January 2027

July 15, 2026

India and Australia deepen ties across defence and energy

July 13, 2026

Bangladesh floods kill 51 and affect one million people

July 13, 2026

Italy and GCC sign MoU to expand political cooperation

July 7, 2026

Macron visit puts Syria reconstruction deals in focus

July 7, 2026

India and Japan expand AI and economic security ties

July 4, 2026

China activates flood response across five provinces

June 19, 2026

UAE and Egypt presidents discuss ties at G7 summit

June 18, 2026

China raises emergency response after Qinghai earthquake

June 17, 2026

UAE President and Sisi discuss ties and region in Cairo

June 16, 2026

Dubai Customs helps seize 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol

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Travel

flydubai Bangkok flights rise to 14 weekly services

EU Grants Approval for Enhanced Air Passenger Protections Across Europe

flydubai to restart daily Dubai-Aleppo flights on July 20

South Korea tourist spending hits record in May

Emirates adds four weekly Dubai Accra flights

Emirates launches expanded travel insurance for global trips

Etihad adds free medical cover for Abu Dhabi visitors

Health

DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 2,267 cases and 893 deaths

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO / RankWire.AI / – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 2,267 confirmed Ebola cases and 893…

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Ebola cases in DR Congo rise as WHO warns on spread

DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 598 as deaths reach 115

WHO reports 507 Ebola cases across Congo and Uganda

Global health bodies seek $518 million for Ebola response

WHO says Congo Ebola response improves as challenges remain

Uganda Ebola cases rise to 15 after six new infections

Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 282 confirmed cases

Technology

UN urges fair rules for artificial intelligence worldwide

July 18, 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for wider global participation in artificial intelligence governance during a major conference in Shanghai. He said AI must…

Australia AI office faces calls for artist representation

Samsung sets 2029 start for first Yongin semiconductor plant

China unveils AI protein synthesis platform in Shanghai

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 models and Work agent

Emirates tops 1 million Starlink Wi-Fi connections

Amazon sets $48B India investment plan through 2030

Japan widens AI risk cooperation in updated safety plan

PM Modi strengthens India France technology and innovation ties in Nice

Nvidia expands South Korea AI and data centre deals

South Korea launches $665.5 million industrial growth fund

Space42 says Foresight boosts UAE space industry

Business

Indonesia begins building $20.9 billion Masela LNG project

July 18, 2026

Egypt reserves cross $55 billion for first time in June

July 16, 2026

US-Iraq Discussions Center on Oil, Power, and Investment Opportunities

July 15, 2026

EU Grants Final Approval for Temporary Trade Deal with Mexico

July 15, 2026

Gold falls below $4,000 after oil prices jump

July 14, 2026

Brent crude jumps 9.6% to $83.30 amid Hormuz risks

July 14, 2026

Apple expands Broadcom chip deal in U.S. manufacturing

July 9, 2026

ADB cuts Asia Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%

July 9, 2026

China foreign exchange reserves decline in June

July 9, 2026

Africa FDI reaches $70 billion in 2025

July 8, 2026

Brent crude rises to $74.16 as oil prices climb

July 8, 2026

Developing Asia FDI reaches $644 billion in 2025

July 8, 2026

Iraq sets Halliburton contract for Basra oil fields

July 6, 2026

World Bank backs Morocco hydropower storage with $265m

July 3, 2026

South Korea exports reach record US$102.25 billion in June

July 2, 2026

World Bank approves US$700 million loan for Jordan jobs

July 2, 2026

India probes Rajesh Exports over gold trade records

June 26, 2026

China and EU trade chiefs set for Brussels talks

June 24, 2026

Lifestyle

JP Morgan funds Fresha with $31 million for AI and robotics growth

Lifestyle

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Sports

Portugal fall to Spain as Ronaldo legacy closes

July 7, 2026

ARLINGTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute…

Brazil exits World Cup after Norway Round of 16 victory

Oyarzabal brace sends Spain past Austria at World Cup

Mexico advances after 2-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup

Harry Kane lifts England into World Cup round of 16

Norway reach World Cup knockouts with 3-2 Senegal win

Portugal beats 50th-ranked Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K

Argentina advance as Messi breaks World Cup scoring record

Egypt claims historic World Cup win over New Zealand

US beats Australia to reach World Cup Round of 32

Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw

France opens World Cup with 3-1 win over Senegal

South Korea tops Czechia 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Group A

Automotive

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026

TOKYO, JAPAN / MENA Newswire / – Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, marking a second straight first-half gain for the domestic auto market. Automakers sold 2,387,189 new vehicles from January through June, including minivehicles. The increase followed a stronger second quarter, after the market opened the…