The foreign exchange market recorded strong upward momentum as the US dollar hits 17-month high benchmarks, climbing to a 102.08 index rating and securing its third consecutive weekly gain. According to international market reports published by the Emirates News Agency, the

    Travel

    Commercial airlines and travel tracking platforms have updated their seasonal price benchmarks, signaling the arrival of crucial booking windows for autumn and winter flight itineraries. According to industry analysis compiled by USA Today, consumers seeking holiday travel airfare deals are

    The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed

    Sports

    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 at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.

    Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice late at New York New Jersey Stadium. Brazil, the five-time champion, exited before the

    Spain moved into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, and Pedro Porro added the other goal. The result ended Austria’s campaign in

    England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice late in a 2-1 win over Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. Congo DR led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal and held that