Rubio Accuses Iran of Not Being Serious About Negotiations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about negotiations with the United States. "The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what is necessary to protect our interests a»»»
Officials barred from requesting documents available in electronic databases - | 24.KG
Officials in Kyrgyzstan are now prohibited from requiring citizens to submit documents that are already available in government electronic databases. President Sadyr Japarov has signed the Law «On Services Provided by State Bodies and Local Government Authorities.» The new law prohibits all governm»»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»
Customs Service Chairman inspects modernization of Irkeshtam checkpoint - | 24.KG
As part of familiarization with the work of customs authorities, the Chairman of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Saliev, visited Irkeshtam checkpoint. He inspected the facility, including the work of state regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth functioning of the checkpoint and cre»»»
Central bank hints at more rate cuts — but only if inflation behaves
Inflationary trends developed more favourably than indicated in June, while the lower risk premium on domestic assets was maintained — these factors together resulted in the preservation of monetary policy room for manoeuvre, said Mihály Varga, governor of the central bank, at an online press confe»»»
Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history
Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history. As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its Yemeni allies, the Houthi rebels, want to disrupt shipping »»»
US hits Iran, says war cost at $37.5 bn
President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday. After the foes' fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle»»»
Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis
DUBAI/MANILA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Rubio made his comments in a mee»»»
US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks
WASHINGTON: The US military said late on Tuesday it ended its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked the 11th consecutive night of American attacks.Here are quotes and details:“CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage f»»»
Kyrgyzstan begins inspecting imported goods through Sanarip VET system - | 24.KG
To digitalize the state veterinary control system, ensure transparency of government services, and strengthen food security, inspections of goods imported from third countries are now conducted through the Sanarip VET information system. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According»»»
Lebanon’s Aoun tells Trump an Israeli troop withdrawal is needed
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory was essential to consolidating stability and enabling the state to extend its authority, the Lebanese presidency said. In their first meeting, the two l»»»
Zelensky fires army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, a 'victory for protestors'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Major General Mykhailo Drapaty will take over as Ukraine's commander-in-chief after firing Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky. "This is a victory for the protestors who took to the streets a week ago, when Zelensky fired Fedorov," »»»
Soldier killed in Iraq while clearing unexploded bomb from Iranian drone identified
The US military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the third American service member to die following recent Iranian attacks in Iraq and Jordan, underscoring the continuing dangers facing US forces even after missile and drone strikes have ended. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download t»»»
President Aoun says his vision aligns with President Trump’s vision for Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: In a statement, the Lebanese Presidency reported that U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Lebanon “has not been treated well and has been subjected to a great deal of mistreatment—despite being home to distinguished individuals, including professors, doctors, lawyers, and leading thi»»»
Zelensky sacks army chief Syrsky after days of protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky late on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister. The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Dr»»»
New Indian passport system in UAE starts today: Here's exactly how to apply
Dubai: Indian nationals applying for passport, visa, consular and attestation services in the UAE will now need to use a new process after the Government of India officially outsourced these services to Al Hind Tours & Travels from July 22, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»
Houthis should think twice before threatening Red Sea shipping, former CIA officer Norman Roule tells Arab News
RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»
Taking vitamins ‘just in case’? UAE doctors explain the risks — and what to do instead
When you walk into a pharmacy, supermarket or health store, the choices for supplements are overwhelming. There are supplements for energy, immunity, hair, skin, sleep, focus, bones and just about every other wellness concern. Feeling tired? A quick Google search may point you towards iron or vitam»»»
This app helps UAE EV drivers track free charging stations before they hit the road
Dubai: Free EV charging in the UAE still exists, malls, hotels and select private locations offer it, but it's not always obvious which stations are genuinely free without turning up and finding out the hard way. PlugShare is a crowd-sourced map that EV drivers use to track this down, alongside off»»»
Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he was looking at "all options" after US President Donald Trump made plans to impose new 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods in 30 days. Carney also said that he and Trump had agreed to "intensify discussions" in the coming weeks on a possible »»»
Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
WASHINGTON: A planned joint US-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on most Canadian goods. In announcing the tar»»»
Trump vows to help Lebanon in meeting with Aoun – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday. (Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as Beirut’s military moved into an area in the southern pa»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Hitting the Wildberries warehouse is a lot more painful than it looks
The tit-for-tat missile war escalated at the weekend after Ukraine hit the largest distribution centre belonging to Wildberries, the “Amazon of Russia.” The Kremlin hit back the next day with a massive drone and missile barrage. The war has entered a new and brutally destructive phase with both sid»»»
Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens
President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplom»»»
Ram Kapoor–Shreya Kalra Lock Upp reality show row: When ‘just affectionate’ clashes with consent and personal boundaries
Dubai: Reality television has always thrived on conflict and drama (ok, melodrama), but every so often a controversy escapes the confines of a game show and taps into a much larger societal conversation. The latest row involving veteran television actor Ram Kapoor and Lock Upp Season 2 contestant S»»»
Trump threatens to strike Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex in central Iran 'pretty soon'
US President Donald Trump said that the United States could strike Iran's heavily-fortified Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex "pretty soon," escalating pressure on Tehran as tensions over its nuclear programme and regional military activities continue to rise. Speaking to reporters, Trump suggested t»»»
Turkish readywear retailer Koton’s stock damaged by Ukrainian bombing of Wildberries warehouses in Russia
Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»
Controversial Starmer-era minister named UK foreign secretary
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed former Labour leader and ‘net-zero’ architect Ed Miliband as foreign secretary despite concerns over his past record and lack of conventional diplomatic experience. Burnham made the announcement after formally taking office on Monday. He rep»»»
UN Arria-formula meeting backs Syria’s transitional justice and missing persons efforts
New York, July 21 (SANA) An Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday focused on transitional justice and missing persons in Syria, with Syrian officials outlining new national mechanisms and international partners voicing support for a victim centered process that upholds truth, »»»
Iraq’s oil minister says US energy deals worth about $200 billion
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s oil minister said on Tuesday that agreements signed between the oil ministry and US companies during the Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to US were estimated at $200 billion. In an interview with Iraqi state television, the minister Basim Mohammed said the agreeme»»»
Ukraine’s Zelensky fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country’s capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his removal. It was the second »»»
Suicidal ex-US Army soldier jailed on arson charge after fiery attack on New York's Manhattan federal building
New York: A former US Army soldier was charged with arson and jailed without bail after prosecutors say he confessed to carrying out a fiery attack on a Manhattan federal office building where immigration hearings are held. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»
US tightens naval blockade on Iran: 8 commercial ships redirected, 1 vessel disabled
US forces under the Central Command have redirected eight commercial vessels and disabled one ship in the latest enforcement actions under Washington's naval blockade of Iran as the maritime campaign expands alongside a widening conflict between the two countries. The latest operation comes as the »»»
UK migrant racket: One village has had enough
The small, leafy, village of Piddington has voted to hold a referendum for independence from the United Kingdom because the government is planning on dumping over 1,000 illegal aliens into the village of just 370 people. The vote came after the Home Office – the United Kingdom’s lead government dep»»»
Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal, as per the framework deal – Ya Libnan
Share: Soldiers wait at the entrance of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village, southern Lebanon, as Lebanese troops deploy in the area following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a U.S.-brokered plan, July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra Summary Lebanese troops enter town after Israeli troops leave are»»»
2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
POWELL, Ohio: The skies were mostly clear and weeks of sweltering heat had finally broken as 33-year-old Jose Mario Pineda Dias and his 28-year-old wife, Marina Suyapa Regalado, set out with their two children for some leisurely fishing in an Ohio river. A second Honduran couple and an adult friend»»»
Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian military leader Oleksandr Syrskyi after protests - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Demonstrators hold signs Saturday in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, during a protest in central Kyiv, Ukraine. On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi and said he's offered Fedorov a new position. Photo by Ser»»»
Oil tops $91 again: Brent hits five-week high as US-Iran conflict, Houthi threats jolt global markets
Global oil prices climbed further in early Asian trading Wednesday (July 22), with Brent crude holding above $91 a barrel and Murban crude posting the day's strongest gains, as investors weighed escalating military tensions in the Middle East and renewed threats to energy shipping routes. As of 7:2»»»
Turkish readywear retailer Koton’s stock damaged by Ukrainian bombing of Wildberries warehouses in Russia
Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»
Hundreds flee as wildfire rips through southern France
COTIGNAC, France: A fast-moving wildfire erupted Tuesday in southern France, forcing hundreds out of their homes as nearly 1,000 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled to stop the blaze. The fire swept through wooded hills in the Var region, burning 1,700 hectares (4,200 acres) in just a f»»»
Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya
WASHINGTON: The State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the US Embassy in Libya, proposing to allocate nearly $41 million to restore America’s formal diplomatic presence in the North African nation after a near 14-year absence. The departme»»»
MoI officer cadets graduate at Polish Naval Academy
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) participated in the graduation ceremony of the fifth batch of officer cadets sponsored to study at the Polish Naval Academy, held at the Academy’s headquarters in the city of Gdynia, Poland, in the presence of Ambassador of Qatar to Poland HE»»»
Tasweer opens applications for 2026-27 residency programme
Tribune News Network DOHA Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar has opened applications for the 2026–27 Tasweer Residency inviting photographers and visual storytellers based in Qatar, age 21 and above, to apply for its second edition. The five-month residency programme supports each resident’s artistic dev»»»
Justice minister chairs Attorneys’ Admission Committee meet, vows to develop legal profession
QNA Doha The Attorneys’ Admission Committee met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi to discuss the items on its agenda.During the meeting, three new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their trai»»»
PHCC to launch ‘Care Summer’ programme for school students
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will launch its summer programme ‘Care Summer’ in early August 2026, offering free field training opportunities to male and female students aged 12 to 18 from public and private schools across Qatar. The programme is open to both »»»
UAE to invest $6.2b in Abu Dhabi gas project
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates' state oil giant ADNOC is to invest $6.2 billion in an Abu Dhabi natural gas development project, the firm announced on Tuesday.In a statement, ADNOC said it took the $6.2 billion final investment decision to develop the offshore Umm Shaif Gas Cap with France's »»»
Court upholds Peter Navarro's criminal contempt conviction - UPI.com
Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to the Trump administration for trade and manufacturing, speaks Saturday outside the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal appeals court on Tuesday uphold Navarro's criminal conviction for contempt. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- A»»»
SAB delivers SR4.4 billion net profit for the first half of 2026
Lubna S. Olayan, chair of the board of directors of the Saudi Awwal Bank, on Tuesday announced the bank’s financial results for the six months ended June 30. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SR 4,417 million for the period ended 30 June, representing an increase of 4 percent »»»
Meloni calls for ‘truth’ on Bologna arrest death, condemns clashes
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for a full investigation into the death of a man during an arrest in Bologna, while condemning anti-police protests that turned violent and left dozens of officers injured. Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir died on Sunday after police were »»»
Bystander wounded near White House to sue Secret Service, lawyer says
WASHINGTON: Lawyers for a bystander wounded in a shootout between the US Secret Service and a man outside the White House in May said they would file a personal injury lawsuit against the federal agency on Tuesday. Benjamin Del Real, Jr., 25, of Kansas, was on leave from active US Army duty on May »»»