News
Official figures published by Pakistan’s federal government reveal that between March 1 and July 13, 2026, a total of 21,951 Pakistani nationals were sent back from Gulf nations. The data, presented to the National Assembly, shows these deportations resulted from infractions such as overstaying visas, illegal entries, drug-related crimes, forged documents, and participation in organized begging networks. The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over just four months due to visa violations and begging underscores a tightening of immigration enforcement across the Middle East.
Business
Oil prices experienced a modest rebound on Tuesday following a drop of more than 2% in the previous session for Brent crude and WTI. Brent futures increased by 27 cents, or 0.3%, reaching $92.44 a barrel by 0330 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed 37 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.38. This recovery came after Monday’s sharp decline, which ended a streak of six consecutive sessions of gains across both major crude benchmarks.
Travel
South Korea welcomed over 2 million international visitors in July 2026, with inbound travel remaining above pre-pandemic figures. The Korea Tourism Organization reported a total of 2,093,223 foreign arrivals for the month, reflecting a 20.8% increase from 1,733,199 in July 2025. This number also represents 144.6% of the July 2019 figure, before the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global travel. Foreign visitor arrivals in South Korea rose 20.8% year on year in July. Compared to July 2024, the total grew by 48.6% from 1,408,499 foreign visitors, with notable gains across South Korea’s main inbound markets. China continued to be the largest source, with approximately 777,000 travelers, followed by visitors from Japan, Taiwan, the United States, and Hong Kong. Japan contributed around 330,000 visitors, and Taiwan accounted for about 261,000. The United States sent roughly 150,000 travelers, while Hong Kong’s arrivals totaled approximately 76,000. Each of these five markets surpassed its July 2019 numbers, with Chinese arrivals increasing by 49.6%, Japanese by 20.2%, and Taiwan recording the largest percentage growth at 129.4% from its 2019 level.
Sports
Spain sent Portugal out of the FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win, ending Ronaldo’s sixth tournament and long pursuit of the title.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup last eight after a 2-1 win over Brazil, with Haaland scoring twice and Neymar netting late.
Australia exited the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Egypt won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 Round of 32 draw in Arlington at Dallas Stadium.
Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.
Mexico reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, keeping its unbeaten run and clean-sheet record intact.
Brazil booked a Round of 16 place at World Cup 2026 after Casemiro and Martinelli erased Japan’s first-half lead in Houston from the Round of 32.
Portugal moved to four points in Group K after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, whose first World Cup campaign remained difficult.
Norway’s 3-2 victory over Senegal put Haaland on four World Cup 2026 goals and sent the team into the Round of 32 from Group I after two wins.
Health
EU Boosts Ebola Testing Efforts with €2.1M PCR Supplies BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / RankWire.AI / – European Commission has announced a deal to acquire €2.1 million worth of PCR testing kits to aid in managing the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. These open-platform tests are intended to enhance infection detection and bolster laboratory capabilities during this crisis, with procurement arranged through support from the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Shipments are scheduled to commence in August, providing essential diagnostic tools as health authorities face increasing case numbers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Technology
UN child safety push targets AI, disinformation and harmful online platform practices. Ahead of International Youth Day on Aug. 12, the Department of Global Communications published the report, noting that over 82% of individuals aged 15 to 24 are internet users globally. This access facilitates learning, civic engagement, and economic participation. Nevertheless, harmful online environments pose risks to the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of younger users, and the report underscores that children and adolescents are still developing the skills needed to critically evaluate online information.