Top tennis players brush aside Sabalenka’s post-French Open outburst by performing a viral dance on the Centre Court. Just in case anyone might have wondered whether there was any lingering animosity between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka after their French Open final, the two tennis stars offered »»»

A Japanese man dubbed the “Twitter killer” was sentenced to death by a Tokyo court Tuesday for murdering and dismembering nine people he met on the social media platform. Takahiro Shiraishi, 30, admitted killing and butchering his young victims, all but one of whom were women. Recommended For You D»»»

A fake real estate agent in Dubai was arrested for scamming renters through fraudulent apartment listings with unusually low prices. Victims were tricked into paying deposits, after which the scammer vanished. Authorities across the UAE, including in Abu Dhabi and Ajman, have warned of rising onlin»»»

Asia’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas, along with its relatively slow transition to clean energy, leaves it vulnerable to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz — which was brought into focus by the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. Iran sits on the strait, which handles abo»»»

Entering your 30s signals subtle bodily changes, increasing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Turning 30 isn’t about worrying—it’s about becoming wiser. The body may not send warning signals, but regular check-ups are a way of showing respect to it. Choosing to stay updat»»»

As Wall Street slowly puts April's tariff shakeout behind and indexes set record highs, investors remain on edge and wary of U.S. President Donald Trump's rapid-fire, sometimes chaotic policymaking process and see the rally as fragile. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index advanced past their prev»»»

In the heart of the Arabian Gulf, just minutes from Doha’s vibrant city center, two visionary islands are reshaping Qatar’s tourism landscape: The Pearl and Gewan Islands. These destinations go far beyond luxury—they are immersive environments where architectural artistry, technological innovation,»»»

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, attended the funeral ceremony of martyred Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Martyr Major General Hajizadeh attained the great grace of martyrdom in the brutal invasion of Iran »»»

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Israeli settlers held protest in Tel Aviv and urged a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. News sources reported that Israeli settlers held a large protest demonstration, demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. According to Shahab news agency, thousands of the Israeli settlers prot»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the UAE’s top high school achievers for the academic year 2024–2025, commending their success and highlighting their role in shaping the nation's future. In a me»»»

Gold prices saw a significant decline in local markets over the past week, dropping by nearly 4%, as demand weakened following a trade agreement between Washington and Beijing. international gold prices also dropped by 2.8% during the same period. Saeed Embabi, Executive Director of iSagha—an onlin»»»

The Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University, Abbas Sharaky, said there is a high probability of flooding on both sides of the Blue Nile and the Nile rivers near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, at the end of August, similar to before the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Ren»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump called on Sunday morning for an agreement on the Gaza Strip, noting that the Israeli side "right now" was in the process of negotiating a deal with Hamas. "Make the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back", Trump posted on Truth Social, noting that Israeli Prime Mi»»»

This week, Rabbit people's gentle strength can significantly influence others. Their calm words hold weight, offering harmony in tense situations. Career-wise, their valuable ideas should be voiced in meetings, earning praise. In love, their soft approach can heal relationships, while singles may a»»»

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Dozens arrested in Belgrade as tens of thousands protest against their populist president, demanding early elections. Dozens of antigovernment protesters have been arrested amid clashes with riot police in Serbia’s capital during a massive rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic, demandin»»»

History will remember the man who either stopped or allowed the first nuclear attack on Israel. We respectfully urge you: do not allow Tel Aviv or Haifa to fall victim to a nuclear strike. ... »»»

At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held, Iran's judiciary said on Sunday. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir posted on the office’s official Mizan news agency website that those »»»

The Israeli military on Sunday ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians in large swaths of northern Gaza, an early target of the war that has been severely damaged by multiple rounds of fighting. Col. Avichay Adraee, a military spokesperson, posted the order on social media. It includes multiple n»»»

The Director-General of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Mr. Edwin W. Harris, has called on civil society organizations (CSOs), national authorities, policymakers, and development partners to renew their commitment t ... »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on all parties involved to “finalize the deal on Gaza and immediately secure the return of Israeli hostages,” warning that the current situation “cannot tolerate delay or hesitation.” In remarks that have sparked political controversy, Trump suggested the Unit»»»

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on June 29 extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation’s top-performing high school students, celebrating their hard work and academic excellence. “We congratulate our top high school students at the national level for their excellence,” Sheikh Mohammed sa»»»

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An explosive anti-Israel song celebrating Iranian missile strikes has rapidly spread across social media, defying the Israeli regime’s desperate attempts to suppress it. - World news - The track, titled "Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv", has become an online sensation as countless users worl»»»

According to a report by the Lebanese News Agency NNA, Qassem said a ceasefire with Israel would impose responsibilities on the state, but Hezbollah was prepared in the face of Israel’s continued attacks. “Who in their right mind would give up their power? We will not give up our power while Israel»»»

Iran has yet to confirm the official death toll from Israeli strikes on hospital facilities across the country Seven medical centres were targeted during Israel's 12-day attack on Iran, which ended with a ceasefire earlier this week. Six of these were in Tehran and one in the west of the country. V»»»

BAT YAM: German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt expressed support for Israel on Sunday during a visit to the site of an Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv, part of the destruction left by this month’s 12-day war.It was the first visit by a senior foreign official since the war between Iran a»»»

TEL AVIV: US President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as the sides appeared to be inching closer to an agreement.An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime »»»

KYIV: Russia launched its biggest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight, a Ukrainian official said on Sunday, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end ... »»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as the sides appeared to be inching closer to an agreement. An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister »»»

The UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a stern warning against fraudulent trading platforms that lure unsuspecting individuals with promises of easy profit and additional income. Authorities are urging the public to verify the authenticity and licensing of any trading platforms through the o»»»

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Sunday said a group is trying to delay the national election and harm the country by making unreasonable demands like introducing a proportional representation system and holding local polls first. “Some people are trying to delay the elections, ruin the electoral p»»»

Doha: Over 300 global institutional investors met with all bourses from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and over 100 GCC corporates at HSBC’s GCC Exchanges Conference in London between 16-19 June as investors explore the Gulf’s reform-driven growth and maturing capital markets. Now in its fourth»»»

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UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says Iran likely will be able to begin to produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months,” despite damage to several nuclear facilities from US and Israeli attacks, CBS News said Saturday. Israel launched a bombing campaign on Iranian nuclear and military si»»»

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a security forces convoy in North Waziristan. In their official statements, both leaders paid tribute to the martyred personnel and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to eradicating te»»»

Amid a widening global food gap and the mounting impacts of climate change, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has underscored the vital importance of boosting support for agricultural and food-related activities to drive sustainable development in rural areas. The UN agency»»»

The Al Safa Street will be widened to cut down travel time on the corridor from 12 minutes to 3 minutes as part of a new road improvement project announced by Dubai's Raods and Transport Authority (RTA). The project will increase the number of lanes from three to four and have several elements incl»»»

Representaive image Russian oil major Rosneft has initiated preliminary discussions with Reliance Industries for a potential sale of its 49.13 per cent stake in Nayara Energy, according to sources cited by PTI. The talks, still in early stages, could mark a major consolidation in India’s oil refini»»»

From Vedic hymns to stone observatories, how ancient India mapped the cosmos, decoded time, and laid the foundations of modern astronomical thought Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla walks in the footsteps of ancient geniuses like Aryabhata, who calculated the value of pi accurately. Indian astrona»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Central Bank (QCB), on Sunday brings Apple Pay to its Himyan cardholders in Qatar. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online. QCB said tha»»»

An armed group at the center of a long-running ethnic conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northeast attacked a camp for displaced people on Friday, killing 10, local sources told AFP. Bordering Uganda, Ituri province has for years been the scene of pitched battles between the Lendu, a gr»»»

VENICE: Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice's central streets on Saturday to say “No” to billionaire Jeff Bezos, his bride and their »»»

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is gearing up for a compelling Club World Cup last-16 match against Paris Saint-Germain, setting the stage for a reunion with former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique. Inter Miami advanced thanks to Messi's brilliance, while PSG aims to overcome earlier vulnerabilities, showca»»»

DUBAI: For the Philadelphia 76ers, the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft has proven to be a lucky number. It was at No. 3 in 2014 that the Sixers selected Joel Embiid, a decision that reshaped the franchise. Embiid went on to become the face of the team and the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2023. More th»»»

In a message on Saturday, Hojat-ol-Islam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour described it as another golden leaf in the life of a strong and proud Iran. The ICRO chief’s message is as follows: In the Name of God The passionate, widespread, and conscious presence of the Iranian nation in the funeral ceremonies»»»

Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali special forces killed 37 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, in a coordinated overnight operation in the southern village of Maqooqaha, the army said Sunday. The assault, led by the elite Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army in collaboration with in»»»

SocietyPakistanFor women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerousKaukab ShairaniAs more women in Pakistan embrace self-expression and economic freedom online, they're often met with harassment, privacy violations and violence. https://p.dw.com/p/4wYSwTikTok is wildly popular in Pakistan, where wo»»»

Namesakes who share a passion for theatre, a commitment to culture and a penchant for creativity – Anirban and Anirban are two unique personalities shaping the contemporary Bengali entertainment space in their own ways. If Anirban Chakrabarti is at the peak of his commercial success, with Eken’s la»»»

Apple founder Steve Jobs had one strict rule for the secret team building the first iPhone: don’t talk about it. The project, known as Project Purple, was kept secret—even within Apple. In a 2017 interview with The Wall Street Journal, former Apple executives recalled how the mission to build the i»»»

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he would not rule out normalizing ties with Syria, but stressed that any such agreement must guarantee continued Israeli control over the Golan Heights. Speaking to Israel’s i24NEWS, Sa’ar said: “If there’s an opportunity for a peace agreement or normaliz»»»

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Iran, a land with a millennia-old civilization, holds an unparalleled treasure of historical and cultural heritage that not only represents the identity and history of this nation but also constitutes part of humanity's shared legacy. The protection of these artifacts, particul»»»

Franco Debono will not be one of the candidates to be the next Nationalist Party leader, but he told his social media followers that he would be considering a “more active role” within the party, depending on the circumstances which the upcoming leadership change will bring. Debono, a lawyer by pro»»»

The Hague, Netherlands CNN — It must have been the last thing NATO’s chief needed.Late Tuesday, on the eve of a crucial summit that would lock in a generational investment in NATO’s defense, Donald Trump’s Truth Social account pinged with a single photo: a gushing message signed “Mark Rutte,” writt»»»