The US Central Command (CentCom) said its forces launched a fresh wave of precision strikes beginning at 5 pm ET on Sunday (2 am Gulf time on Monday, July 13), targeting Iranian military assets used to threaten commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The operation focused on facilit»»»

The United States on Sunday carried out a second night of airstrikes against Iranian targets as their dispute over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to escalate beyond the region. U.S. Navy file photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson July 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. mili»»»

Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offeri»»»

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds. Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on»»»

We welcome the convening of the inaugural session of the People's Assembly of Syria today (12 July) and consider it an important step toward advancing the political process in line with the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Syrian people as well as establishing popular sovereignty. We believ»»»

The EU is diluting key elements of its proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia as internal divisions deepen over how far member states are willing to go to tighten economic pressure on Moscow. Diplomats have spent recent days trying to salvage a compromise after several governments demanded »»»

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that US President Donald Trump wanted to "exhaust the possibility" of reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran before pursuing other options on the nuclear issue. Speaking in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Netanyahu asserted tha»»»

The US military on Sunday said that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. Iran had earlier attacked US-allied Gulf neighbors in response to the latest series of US strikes on Iran, further endangering »»»

Toronto authorities vowed Sunday to find those responsible for a shooting incident at a street festival that left two dead and four others injured. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE July 12 (UPI) -- Toronto's police chief on Sunday promised the "relentless pursuit" of those responsible for a shooti»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened Fra»»»

LONDON: Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. The world number one recovered from losing the first set in a match largely dominated by serve, eventually we»»»

DUBAI: The US military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran “to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” The latest salvo began at 2100 GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, adding that President Donald Trump “h»»»

Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said. On Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to all shipping until the US ends »»»

JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»

DHAKA: Flash floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people in Bangladesh in the past week, officials said on Sunday, with tens of thousands displaced from their homes. Bangladesh, a low-lying delta nation criss-crossed by rivers, is highly vulnerable to floods and »»»

LONDON: Israel is scrambling to counter a new battlefield threat after Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic drones — a weapon many experts say has fundamentally changed modern warfare — exposed a dangerous gap in its defenses. Cheap, difficult to detect and immune to electronic jamming, the drone»»»

MADRID: Spain’s conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighboring country’s national football team had “no French players.” The comment, published in an opinion piece in Spanish online news site El Debate, came as Spain prepares t»»»

US Congressman Ro Khanna has said that armed Israeli settlers detained him during his visit to a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, claiming that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops sided with the settlers rather than helping his delegation. Khanna, a progressive Democrat from California»»»

The NATO summit in Ankara hasn’t been dubbed a “missile summit” by anyone – yet it probably should be. More than anything else, the meeting marked the launch of several major missile programs that could fundamentally reshape Europe’s military landscape over the coming decade. Germany is getting Tom»»»

MADRID: Spain’s conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighboring country’s national football team had “no French players.” The comment, published in an opinion piece in Spanish online news site El Debate, came as Spain prepares t»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s general election on October 27 will determine whether the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will remain in power. Here are the main features of Israel’s electoral system. - Single nationwide constituency - Israel’s legislature consists of a single bod»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s general election on October 27 will determine whether the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will remain in power. Here are the main features of Israel’s electoral system. - Single nationwide constituency - Israel’s legislature consists of a single bod»»»

If you are moving to Budapest with your family, one of your main concerns will be securing a place for your child at the right school. Britannica International School hopes the information below will help you make the best choice for your child and your family. Collaborative post The needs we have »»»

LONDON: Two people were killed and 23 others injured in 20 road accidents across Syria over the past 24 hours, state news agency SANA reported Sunday, citing the Syrian Civil Defense. The Civil Defense said teams provided first aid to the injured before transferring them to hospitals, while also se»»»

France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the »»»

Police on Sunday said that there is no evidence that the suspected murder ​of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at ⁠her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with what police described as "serious injuries". T»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment 'xenophobic' and several French politicians have also slamm»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar spent two hours answering questions from internet users during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit on Saturday evening, offering insight into both government policy and his personal life. Two-hour online Q&A attracts huge interest Although currently on h»»»

Idlib, July 12 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan announced on Sunday that a series of agricultural projects will soon be launched in Idlib province, including a sheep research center, upgraded olive oil quality testing facilities, expanded land restoration works,, and support for irriga»»»

In an interview with bTV on Sudnay evening, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev said: "We find ourselves in a paradoxical situation - on the one hand, we must take measures to resolve the crises in Bulgarian education, but on the other hand, we must not rush." Commenting on the results»»»

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk announced that the remaining payments due to sugar cane farmers will be disbursed next week, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to meeting its obligations to growers and supporting domestic agricultural production. Farouk said the move reflects»»»

CAIRO: Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, authorities said on Sunday, the latest in a series of discoveries that officials hope will boost tourism. The tomb, identified as belonging to a man named Paser, was found by a Dutch archaeological missi»»»

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran Sunday to halt their new outbreak of fighting in the Middle East war and resume talks to end it. Guterres specifically mentioned US attacks on Iran and the latter’s strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US allie»»»

Author: Sarah Damoff Some books quietly settle into your heart, and “The Bright Years” by Sarah Damoff is one of them. As a debut novel it surprised me with its emotional depth and the honesty with which it portrays family, love and the complicated ways our lives shape one another. The story begins»»»

Share: Illustration – The world can hold the prison door open. Only the Iranian people can walk through it. The United States cannot choose Iran’s future—but it can help create the conditions for Iranians to choose it themselves. By: The Editorial Board , Opinion The U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Underst»»»

Muscat: The Maritime Security Centre of the Sultanate of Oman announced that the relevant authorities rescued 23 crew members from a Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel after it was involved in an incident 4.4 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam Governorate in northern Oman. In a statement on Sun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the funeral prayer for the forgiven, by Allah's will, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at the Imam Muhammed ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque today. Also performing the prayer that was held a»»»

RIYADH: Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launchpad for any actions or attacks against Saudi Arabia, regional or GCC countries, the country’s foreign minister said during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart on Sunday. The meeting between Fuad Hussein and Prince Faisal b»»»

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s army said ​one worker was injured on Sunday after a ‌drilling ‌platform ​owned ‌by ⁠Kuwait ​Oil Company was ⁠targeted by a “hostile” drone. The army ⁠also said ‌on ‌X ​that ‌three ‌border posts in the north were ‌subjected to an attack, resulting ⁠in ⁠material damage.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may God have mercy on him, at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque. Also performing the prayer, which was held after Maghri»»»

Dubai: Gold prices could face a decisive test from July 13 to 17 as a packed economic calendar gives investors fresh clues about US inflation, interest rates, consumer spending and the strength of China’s economy. For UAE residents, the main question is whether these releases will push local gold r»»»

Poland has commemorated the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, a large-scale ethnic cleansing operation perpetrated by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators during World War II and a hot-button topic that sparked a recent diplomatic clash between Warsaw and Kiev. Multiple events were held across Poland o»»»

In a significant development within the mining industry, China’s Zijin Mining Group has announced its agreement to acquire the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from the U.S.-based Newmont Corporation for a sum of $1 billion. This transaction marks a pivotal moment as Newmont continues its strategic»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and symp»»»

A high-speed police chase ended in a serious crash late on Friday night in Székesfehérvár after a 17-year-old driver attempted to evade officers. They had tried to stop a Honda travelling at excessive speed by using flashing lights and sirens, but the teenager ignored the signal and sped away. Acco»»»

LONDON: An Israeli workers’ strike on the Allenby Bridge since Thursday has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of Palestinians who use the bridge crossing to travel abroad through Jordan or return to the occupied West Bank. It is located in the Jordan Valley and is officially known by two othe»»»

KYIV: Russia fired a wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing four people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine killed five, officials said Sunday. The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Ru»»»

PARIS: France’s main energy provider on Sunday said three nuclear reactors had been temporarily shut down and eight others were operating at reduced power due to the heatwave sweeping France. “Due to the weather conditions and to comply with regulations on (cooling water) discharges, and thus to pr»»»

In an assertive maneuver that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, has announced a significant increase in oil prices for March deliveries. This decision comes at a time when the world’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid change»»»

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief »»»