Lavrov Gives Rubio the Ground Truth on Ukraine’s Front Lines
In a Manila meeting that cut through diplomatic niceties, Russia’s top diplomat laid out Russian troops battlefield assessment directly to US secretary of state, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted. Here’s what else was on the table:Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov doubled down on Russia’s com»»»
Realtor Signature Properties, Gulf News to host exclusive Emaar property showcase
As Dubai’s property market continues to attract strong interest from both investors and end users, early access to new developments is increasingly becoming a key differentiator for buyers seeking value, choice and long-term growth potential. Against this backdrop, Realtor Signature Properties in a»»»
Dubai gold slips below Dh500 after a midweek jump, while global bullion holds firm
Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai saw prices retreat below the Dh500 mark on Thursday morning, following a strong surge that pushed the 24-karat rate above the threshold during the previous session. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh496.25 at 8.»»»
IRGC Issues Stark ‘Irreparable Defeat’ Warning to US Amid Strait of Hormuz Showdown - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Issues Stark ‘Irreparable Defeat’ Warning to US Amid Strait of Hormuz Showdown 23-07-2026 08:31 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps»»»
Top diplomats gather for security forum in Southeast Asia
MANILA: Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America gathered on Thursday for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, where ministers were expected to issue calls for a peaceful settlement after renewed and intensifying hostilities in the Middle East. The war in Iran and the block»»»
Emirates NBD loans climb Dh114 billion after record first half
Dubai: Emirates NBD expanded its loan book by Dh114 billion during the first half of 2026, taking gross lending to Dh771 billion after strong growth across its core markets and the consolidation of RBL Bank. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based lender report»»»
'Will not be spared': Indian PM Modi vows fast-track courts for paper leaks as Delhi protests escalate
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, declaring that anyone who harms the future of India's youth "will not be spared." The announcement marked his first d»»»
Memorial hike following Urkun route to mark 110th anniversary of tragedy - | 24.KG
2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the Urkun tragedy. To mark this anniversary, a memorial hike will be held from July 25 to 31 from the village of Tosor in Issyk-Kul region to Sook pass. The organizers are Esimde research site and the local organization Tosor Koomu. This is the sixth joint memori»»»
Emirates Islamic H1 2026 operating profit rises 10% to Dh2.2 billion
Dubai: Emirates Islamic increased customer financing by 9.1% during the first six months of 2026 to Dh97 billion, while deposits grew 8.3% to Dh110.6 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Islamic lender reported an operating profit of Dh2.2 billion for the perio»»»
What the Iraqi prime minister’s White House visit demonstrates
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington earlier this month was an effort to move the US-Iraq relationship “from managing crises to creating opportunities”. That phrase appeared in an article he wrote for The Washington Post on the day of his arrival, before meeting US President Dona»»»
Hungary's public broadcaster saves nearly HUF 7 billion in first two weeks
Hungary’s public broadcaster says its interim leadership has saved almost HUF 7 billion (around EUR 17 million) during its first two weeks in charge, while launching a comprehensive financial and organisational review and preparing a major overhaul of programming. In a statement released on Wednesd»»»
Houthis Say Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said on Thursday that it had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea for violating the naval blockade imposed on Saudi Arabia. On Monday, a Houthi military spokesman announced that the movement had imposed a naval blockade against Saudi»»»
Mumbai NEET protesters recreate Haaland’s Viking Row as calls for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation grow
A video of protesters performing the Viking row celebration during a demonstration in Mumbai has gone viral on social media, with several users tagging footballer Erling Haaland and urging him to watch the clip. The video, shared by user yehabizerhaina, shows protesters performing the celebration a»»»
Ousted president: Magyar’s ‘regime change’ began by breaking the law
According to Tamás Sulyok, the rule of law ceased to exist when he was removed from office, and he was unconstitutionally stripped of the presidency. The former head of state — who previously served as a member and president of the Constitutional Court — said in an interview published on Wednesday »»»
Three foreign nationals detained, face deportation from Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Three foreign nationals have been detained in Bishkek for public order violations, including urinating and smoking in a public place. They will be deported from Kyrgyzstan after legal procedures are completed. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, officers from the Servic»»»
Tropical Storm Bertha nearing southern Louisiana coast - UPI.com
Tropical Storm Bertha was moving a little south of west over southeastern Louisiana as of Wednesday night. Image courtesy of NOAA. July 23 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Bertha was nearing southern coast of Louisiana late Wednesday, hours after it made landfall over the state, according to forecasters. Th»»»
UAE morning traffic: Rush-hour delays slow Sharjah-Dubai commute
Dubai: Motorists are facing a slow morning commute across Dubai and Sharjah, with multiple incidents and heavy congestion affecting several major routes, according to real-time Google Maps traffic data. Traffic is moving slowly on Al Ittihad Street near Al Mamzar, while congestion has built up on S»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 23) as Gulf tensions escalate
The war between the US and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with fighting spreading across the Gulf, Red Sea and key shipping lanes that are critical to the Gulf and regional security, and the global economy. While the UAE has not been directly targeted, residents are closely watching devel»»»
Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe
ROME: Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fueled the blazes. The fires come as southern Europe endures another spell of severe heat, with temperatures topping 40°C i»»»
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as Washington and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, regional missile alerts sounded and diplomatic efforts remained stall»»»
House Republicans narrowly pass $1.15T defense spending bill - UPI.com
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive defense spending bill on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- House Republicans narrowly passed a massive $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill Wednesday, despite strong Democratic opposition to th»»»
‘Erling, you have to see this’: Mumbai NEET protesters recreate Haaland’s Viking Row
A video of protesters performing the Viking row celebration during a demonstration in Mumbai has gone viral on social media, with several users tagging footballer Erling Haaland and urging him to watch the clip. The video, shared by user yehabizerhaina, shows protesters performing the celebration a»»»
Kyrgyzstan remains in 106th place in updated FIFA ranking - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyzstan’s national football team is ranked 106th in the updated FIFA ranking. The ranking was released on July 20, after the 2026 World Cup. The Kyrgyz national team did not participate in the World Cup and remained in 106th place, the same position it held a month earlier.»»»
Gas warning
Europe could enter the coming winter with its lowest natural gas reserves in more than a decade, raising concerns over supply security and further price increases. Gas storage facilities across the continent are only around 54% full, well below seasonal norms, while Germany’s storage sites remain b»»»
Nine more bodies recovered in Sikkim tunnel disaster, death toll climbs to 22
Namchi (Sikkim): The death toll in the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel incident in Sikkim's Namchi district rose to 22 after nine more bodies were recovered during overnight rescue operations, officials said on Thursday. Search and rescue operations continued through the night as res»»»
Major visa-free update: India’s passport journey in 20 years - from 71st rank to 81st
India’s passport ranking has fluctuated over the past two decades, reflecting changing global mobility trends, visa policies and diplomatic ties. In the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, India ranks 81st globally, with passport holders having access to 55 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations.»»»
MoHRE lists 6 cases with no injury compensation for workers
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined a comprehensive framework governing the handling of occupational injuries and work-related diseases. This forms part of its occupational health and safety regulations aimed at reducing workplace accidents and strengthening t»»»
Trump commends Nigeria’s security efforts as fresh bandit attack leaves 20+ dead
ABUJA/GUSAU, Nigeria: President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria’s presidency on Wednesday, in contrast to the US leader’s threats late last year over treatment of that country’s Christians.Trump said he »»»
Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the United States and Iran vie for control over the vital waterway.In recent weeks, Iran has hit tankers using a route hugging the Omani coast to traverse the strait, in a »»»
Day 9 of VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial: Catering, financial records, NBI probe in focus
Manila: The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) ordered subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records from six banks, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), marking one of the biggest developments so far as prosecutors w»»»
House passes bill to restrict, not ban, lawmaker stock trading - UPI.com
Traders work Monday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City. The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill restricting lawmaker stock trading, attaching a voter ID provision to it. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- The House o»»»
Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister
Ukraine's soldiers and civilians welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army chief on Wednesday, but many said they still wanted former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov restored after his surprise removal sparked the largest war-related protests since Russia's 2022 invasion. Ukrai»»»
US House approves $95 billion budget plan with Iran war funding
The US House of Representatives approved a $95 billion budget framework on Wednesday, with most of the funding earmarked for the Pentagon to fund the war against Iran. The measure was narrowly approved in a 216-214 vote and now heads to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain. The plan provides $73»»»
US military says it’s carrying out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
DUBAI: The US military announced early Thursday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure.US Central Command said the attacks were designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial v»»»
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities
WASHINGTON: The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections. House Republicans were divided over the»»»
US House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defence policy bill on Wednesday that would authorize a record $1.15 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, as the divisive Iran war drags on. Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorizatio»»»
Yemen's Houthis claim strikes on 2 Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they carried out missile and drone strikes Wednesday on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after declaring a maritime embargo on the kingdom amid the US war with Iran. The Houthis said in a statement posted on Telegram that they "carried out a qualitative military opera»»»
US forces launch 12th night of strikes on Iranian military targets
US Central Command forces began a new round of strikes against Iranian military targets overnight on Thursday (July 23), the military said, as part of an ongoing campaign to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in regional waters. In a post on X, CentCom stated that strikes commen»»»
Record flooding swamps West Virginia as severe storms race across Ohio, Tennessee - UPI.com
Record-breaking flash flooding inundated communities across West Virginia Tuesday as powerful thunderstorms unleashed torrential rain from Tennessee to Ohio, leaving roads submerged, thousands without power and tornado damage across the region. Some of the most serious flooding unfolded in north-ce»»»
Exclusive: In Syria's Kurdish-majority city Kobane, postwar integration efforts get under way
Northern Syria’s Kobane, or Ayn al-Arab, was a flashpoint city during the Kurdish fight against the Islamic State (IS) group nearly a decade ago. Today, it’s at the heart of the Syrian government’s bid to integrate the northern Kurdish majority region and their fighters. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr had»»»
US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for Kingdom to enrich uranium
WASHINGTON: The US and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the nuclear coop»»»
Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye backs Macky Sall for UN top job
Senegal will support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The announcement was made in a press release on Monday, three days after he was granted an audience with current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Aminato»»»
Proud to have represented Qatar at the World Cup for a third time: Hani Ballan
Qatari talent continues to solidify its presence at the world’s biggest sporting events, confirming the status that Qatar has achieved, not only in hosting and organizing major tournaments but also in strengthening the international sports system with national talents who assume leadership roles in»»»
Awqaf announces winners of Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al-Thani Endowment Award
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Wednesday announced the winners of the current edition of the Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al-Thani Endowment Award in both its international and local categories. Speaking at a press conference, Assistant Director of the Research and St»»»
QC ensures safe drinking water for 3,660 people in Nepal
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its efforts to improve public health and promote sustainable development in rural communities, Qatar Charity (QC) has completed a safe drinking water project in Nepal through the installation of six water purification plants in schools and healthcare facilities »»»
Aspetar’s Surgery Observer Programme attracts surgeons from all around the world
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in orthopaedic and sports medicine through the success of its Surgery Department Observer Programme, which hosted 69 international observers over the past year. The p»»»
ICE raids in Los Angeles caused ‘economic shock,’ report says - UPI.com
California National Guard troops and Homeland Security Police assemble in June 2025 at the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles and protests against ICE and immigration raids continued. A new study released Wednesday says businesses suffered "an immediate economic shock" from the r»»»
Two killed, several wounded as Israeli fire hits Gaza
Gaza: A Palestinian was shot and killed Wednesday when the Israeli occupation army's military vehicles opened fire in areas across the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said. The sources added that the killed Palestinian was inside a displaced persons' tent in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan»»»
Gold prices hit two-week high
Singapore: Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Tuesday. Spot gold climbed 1.7 percent to $4,145.24 an ounce, after hitting its highest level since Jul. 7 earlier in the day. US gold futures for August delivery jumped 1.9 percent to settle at $4,151.90.»»»
Super El Niño arrives more than a month early
Sea surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific have remained above the +2.0°C threshold for a "super" El Niño for more than a week, reaching an anomaly of around +2.1°C by mid-July — more than a month earlier than the 1997/98 and 2015/16 events that mark the previous benchm»»»