Sabarimala rolls out AI crowd control, digital reforms
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major overhaul of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Friday announced a series of sweeping reforms, including complete digitisation of pilgrim services, AI-based crowd management and a significant expansion of online accommodation booking, ahe»»»
Justice Minister Seeks Disciplinary Action Against Varna Notary over Baba Alino Property Case
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has requested disciplinary sanctions against notary Veselin Petrov, whose jurisdiction falls under the Varna District Court, over his handling of real estate transactions in the Baba Alino area, the Justice Ministry said on Friday. Naydenov instructed the Inspector»»»
Houston ICE killing victim was not ‘target’ of immigration operation - UPI.com
The Mexican national killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday was not the target of their operation, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. File Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Mexican national killed by I»»»
UAE Ministry of Interior issues six key safety checks for motorists before long-distance travel
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued six safety recommendations for motorists travelling by road, urging drivers to carry out essential vehicle checks before setting off to help ensure their safety and prevent breakdowns during their journeys. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Housing bill to become law at midnight if Trump doesn't veto it - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't sign the bipartisan housing bill that is set to become law at midnight if he doesn't sign it or veto it. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- A bipartisan housing bill that swept the House and Senate is set to become law at midnig»»»
European Union orders fixes to 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram - UPI.com
Brussels advised Meta to make changes to its Facebook and Instagram products, saying their addictive nature was a violation of EU digital services law. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The "addictive design" of Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms breaches EU digi»»»
CNN postpones first MENA-hosted Global Perspectives event in Doha amid regional tensions
LONDON: CNN has set a new date for its flagship Global Perspectives event in Doha after postponing the region’s first edition of the series amid regional tensions. The event, which brings together dignitaries, political and business leaders and other figures for discussions on geopolitics, technolo»»»
HCT, Siemens partner to build smart campuses for UAE's net-zero goals
Abu Dhabi: The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) has signed a five-year partnership with Siemens to advance sustainability, digital transformation and applied innovation across its campuses, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and Green Agenda 2030. Get updated faster and for »»»
Kuwait welcomes U.S. decision of removing Syria from terrorism list
Kuwait City, July 10 (SANA) Kuwait on Friday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington has begun procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement posted on X, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the country’s support for efforts by t»»»
Tanker traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran clashes
DUBAI: Daily tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have slowed on Friday, after the US and Iran exchanged hostilities this week and renewed their arguments over who was in control of passage through the critical waterway. The attacks renewed concerns about the recovery of global oil s»»»
Israeli strikes target Kounine, Kfar Rumman
Israeli strikeس targeted Friday a pickup truck on the outskirts of Kounine-Kfardjal, wounding two people, and a car in Kfar Rumman. Later in the day, another strike hit Kfar Rumman again and Israeli artillery shelled the southern town of Deir Seryan. In another incident, a drone dropped a stun gren»»»
Aoun says won't back down from the decision to negotiate
President Joseph Aoun on Friday assured a Lebanese Forces delegation led by party leader Samir Geagea that he “will not back down from the decision to negotiate” with Israel, while insisting that he will give explanations to the Lebanese people. “I have made a difficult choice, and the road is not »»»
Vucic: I will resign a few days after calling parliamentary elections
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday he would resign from his post a few days after calling parliamentary elections. "In my capacity as president of the Republic, I must call parliamentary elections, and then I will resign after a few days," Vucic told Pink TV. He added that»»»
Rutte, Zelensky to attend Ukraine ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting, Elysee says
PARIS: NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join Monday’s “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency said on Friday. The meeting will be aimed at building on momentum to help Ukraine following the NATO summit in Turkiye thi»»»
Pardon granted for Mauritania MPs who accused president of discrimination
NOUAKCHOTT: The president of Mauritania has granted a pardon to two opposition lawmakers sentenced to four years in jail for accusing him of racial discrimination against black people and descendants of slaves. The state-run Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) reported that President Mohamed Ould Cheikh »»»
Hundreds welcome Salah’s Egypt home after best World Cup run
El Alamein, Egypt: Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt’s national football team on Friday after the country’s best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina. A sea of fans dressed in red, white and black filled the grounds outside the »»»
US Strike Near Iran’s Bushehr Site Risks Igniting Middle East Nuke Trouble — Analyst
A recent US strike near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was a “deliberate and short-sighted political gamble” that could further destabilize the Middle East, Qian Yaxu, PhD, from the Center for Regional and Country Studies at Southwest Jiaotong University, told Sputnik. Iran and Israel had long »»»
India seeks to quell fears over ethanol-blended petrol
New Delhi: India sought to allay concerns on Friday over its drive to expand the use of ethanol-blended petrol after motorists complained that the biofuel could damage vehicles or affect their performance. E20 petrol, a fuel containing 20 percent ethanol, has come under scrutiny after viral social »»»
Spain aim for World Cup date with France by beating Belgium
LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain are on a World Cup collision course with Kylian Mbappe’s France if they can beat Belgium in a quarter-final on Friday. At the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the Belgians face the daunting task of breaking through a Spanish defense that has yet to conc»»»
Security official: Iran will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked
TEHRAN: Iran will respond to any attack against its infrastructure, including by striking Israel, the head of the country’s top security body said on Friday, after Tehran and Washington resumed fighting this week. “Any attack on infrastructure will be retaliated against, and the criminal Zionist re»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Casa Nonna
RIYADH: With lines stretching more than 20 people deep and a wave of viral videos dominating local social media feeds, Casa Nonna has become Riyadh’s newest culinary hotspot. However, in a city with a constantly evolving dining landscape, the ultimate question remains, does the Casa Nonna restauran»»»
Supreme Court's TPS ruling limits paths to legal recourse - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A person rides a motorcycle through street fires, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 1, 2024, a day after gang violence left at least five dead and twenty injured. File Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA-EFE July 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's decision to »»»
US Wants No Israeli Involvement in Strikes Against Iran - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump does not want to see Israel involved in the strikes against Iran amid renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran, media reported on Friday, citing two Israeli sources. "[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu would re»»»
Muchova, Noskova put friendship on hold to fight for Wimbledon title
London: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will fight for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, but the Czech pair's bond will remain intact no matter who wins their first Grand Slam crown on Centre Court. Muchova and Noskova have been friends for several years, spending time together off the court and »»»
Serbia, Hungary to continue good cooperation, Djuric says after meeting with Hungarian FM
ROME - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Hungarian Deputy PM and FM Anita Orban at a summit of FMs of the Friends of Western Balkans group and Western Balkan FMs in Rome on Friday. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Djuric said the two countries would continue their good cooperation and that t»»»
flydubai brings Aleppo back to its network after 14 years
Dubai: flydubai will resume flights to Aleppo from July 20, restoring direct air links between Dubai and Syria's second-largest city after almost 14 years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The daily service will operate between Dubai International Airport and Aleppo Int»»»
Parliament approves 2026–2030 development plan
Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) on Friday approved the 2026–2030 Development Plan in its entirety during a plenary session, with 64 lawmakers voting in favour, 15 abstaining and 24 voting against.The...»»»
2026–2030 Development Plan is not “sacred document” (Economy Minister)
Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) – The 2026–2030 Development Plan is “not a sacred document” and may be revised in light of changes in the international economic environment, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said on Friday, describing it...»»»
Netanyahu is in a “Hysterical” State due to Poll Results: Israeli Media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Netanyahu is in a “Hysterical” State due to Poll Results: Israeli Media 10-07-2026 16:00 PM Anger prevails within the Likud party after rep»»»
Israeli drone target again Kfarreman town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone target again Kfarreman town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 10-07-2026 15:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli drone targe»»»
What will Aoun discuss with Trump in Washington?
President Joseph Aoun is preparing a comprehensive file ahead of his pivotal talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, including Lebanon's requests for international economic aid and a reconstruction fund - under the exclusive supervision of the Lebanese state, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper repor»»»
What will Aoun tell Trump about Hezbollah’s weapons?
President Joseph Aoun has said that "as long as Hezbollah’s allegiance is to Iran, there will be no progress.” “The issues will be resolved when the party's allegiance becomes Lebanese, not Iranian," said Aoun in a chat with journalists. He emphasized that "the issue of Hezbollah cannot be addresse»»»
Mandhana's fifty lights up inaugural women's Test at Lord's
London: Smriti Mandhana's sparkling unbeaten fifty led India to 122-3 against England at lunch on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Friday. Mandhana was 56 not out after making a run-a-ball fifty including eight fours and a six, with India sent in to bat. Harmanpreet Kaur, »»»
Dubai Police warns of accident on Emirates Road towards Al Ain Bridge
Dubai Police has issued a traffic alert on Friday evening, July 10, warning motorists of an accident on Emirates Road heading towards the Dubai-Al Ain Bridge. In a post on X, Dubai Police urged drivers to exercise extra caution while travelling on the route. "Traffic Update | Accident on Emirates R»»»
How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-dip»»»
Iran ramps up regional pressure after renewed US strikes
Following fresh US strikes during the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran stepped up pressure by targeting US allies and threatening American bases across the region in an effort to force Washington back to the negotiating table. According to FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, despite Donald»»»
Eye on Africa - UN 'deeply concerned' by ongoing drone attack in Sudan
In tonight's edition, the ICC is laying the groundwork for investigations into some of the atrocities committed during Sudan's brutal war. Also, rights activists, politicians, developers and business leaders are in Geneva for the AI for Good Summit. And, South African artist Credo V. Daniels has ha»»»
Sudan: El-Obeid civilians trapped under RSF siege
The UN has raised the alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in El-Obeid, a city besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, where many civilians are dying amid relentless attacks. FRANCE 24 correspondent Bastien Renoul spoke to residents trapped inside, who describe bombed water infra»»»
N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’
North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commission meeting. The country also announced plans to bolster its spying activities in South Korea “in a radical way”. North Korea will strengthen its nuc»»»
Zelensky says Moscow is dangerous. Ukrainians can’t survive his streets
“Would you go to Moscow?” Donald Trump asks. “It’s difficult. There are a lot of Ukrainian drones there… it’s dangerous,” Vladimir Zelensky says. The audience chuckles. They were talking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, discussing the prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukrain»»»
Scott Ritter: NATO is spending itself into oblivion
On the eve of this week’s NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, the bloc released a report titled ‘Defense Expenditure of NATO Countries (2014-2025)’. On the surface, the report shows a staggering increase in the level of defense spending by several NATO members over the course of the previous decade, wi»»»
Alleged Charlie Kirk killer’s confession letter revealed in court
Utah prosecutors presented a letter in court that they said contains Tyler Robinson’s confession to the murder of conservative American activist and organizer Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a co-founder of the nonprofit Turning Point USA, was killed by a sniper’s bullet while speaking at Utah Valley Universit»»»
Moroccan football fans riot in London after World Cup loss to France
Moroccan football fans clashed with police in London on Thursday night after their team’s 2-0 loss to France in the World Cup quarterfinals. Officers with shields and batons were deployed to Edgware Road to control the unruly crowd as fans taunted police and threw bottles and other projectiles. Acc»»»
Russia no longer believes West wants Ukraine peace talks – Lavrov
Moscow no longer believes the West is genuinely interested in negotiating an end to the Ukraine conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Speaking at a news conference with Mozambican Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas in Maputo, Lavrov accused the West of “imitating a willingnes»»»
How Türkiye went from problem child to power broker in NATO
When NATO’s 36th summit opened at the Bestepe Presidential Complex on July 7, the official agenda read like every other alliance gathering of the past few years: defense spending targets, support for Ukraine, industrial capacity, adaptation to new threats. But for the host nation, the meeting was n»»»
Self-driving car turns teens over to police (VIDEO)
Waymo has remotely turned two teenage joyriders over to police in California after the camera-equipped robotaxi allegedly caught them drinking alcohol and firing a toy gun from the vehicle. Waymo operates fully autonomous ride-hailing services in several US cities. Its robotaxis are equipped with i»»»
Egypt denies entry to LGBTQ cruise ship
A cruise ship chartered for an LGBTQ-themed voyage has been denied entry to Egypt after being barred from planned stops in Türkiye earlier this week. Organizers have been forced to change the itinerary for a second time, media outlets have reported, citing the cruise operator. The Virgin Voyages-op»»»
Parliament Approves National Health Insurance Fund Budget at First Reading
Parliament Friday approved at first reading the 2026 National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Budget Bill, with 131 votes in favour, 58 against and one abstention. The bill was backed by Progressive Bulgaria and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), while GERB-UDF, Democratic Bulgaria, Continue »»»
Progressive Bulgaria MP Rejects Claims Interior Minister Misled Parliament
Progressive Bulgaria MP Yavor Gechev Friday rejected claims that the Interior Minister misled the public when he disclosed information about the foreign travel of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski. "The information presented by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev came from»»»