Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as regional tensions rise across Asia and the Pacific
At least 14 people were killed in Kyiv after a large overnight Russian missile and drone attack hit apartment buildings in the capital, with Ukrainian officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continued. The strikes came as the NATO summit neared, underlining the pressure on Ukraine’s air defences and civilian infrastructure. 🔗In the Middle East, Hamas said it had dissolved its governing body in Gaza, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. In Iran, a funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with large crowds lining the route as... [Continue Reading]
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CBUAE imposes AED1,820,000 sanction on foreign bank branch in UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial sanction of AED1,820,000 on a branch of a foreign bank licensed to operate in the UAE. The measure was announced from Abu Dhabi on 6 July 2026 and cited Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 governing the Central Bank, financial institutions, activities, and insurance business. According to the CBUAE, the sanction followed examinations that found the branch failed to issue a liability letter within the required seven-day period. The regulator said this constituted a breach of its Market Conduct and Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards. The central bank said... [Continue Reading]

