NEW DELHI: India’s space startup Skyroot Aerospace completed its first orbital flight on Saturday, making India the third country in the world with a private company capable of such a feat. The Vikram-1 rocket lifted off at 12.05 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, an island of»»»

MOSCOW: The foreign minister of North Korea, which supports Russia’s war against Ukraine, was due in Moscow on Saturday for talks with her counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, the latter’s office said. The Russian foreign ministry said North Korea’s Choe Son Hui would “arrive in the Russian Federation on Ju»»»

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourism Package Visa, allowing visitors to obtain an electronic visa as part of a single package that includes flights, accommodation and insurance booked through authorized travel providers. The initiative, introduced by the Ministry of »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ports Authority (Mawani) on Saturday signed seven agreements with national and international companies to establish and expand logistics centers at Jeddah Islamic Port and Al-Khumra Logistics Zone, with total investments approaching SR1 billion ($267 million). The signings we»»»

Russian forces have continued striking Ukrainian ports and vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian military, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. In the port of Yuzhny, a dry cargo ship delivering military supplies to Ukrainian forces was hitIn the port of Odessa, two dry cargo vessels ca»»»

Hungary is looking to deepen its partnership with Germany’s state of Baden-Württemberg after a series of high-level meetings in Budapest, with economic cooperation, youth exchanges and regional development among the key priorities. Foreign Minister Anita Orbán announced on Facebook that she had wel»»»

East Rutherford, United States: Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada. Lionel Messi's Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-b»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call on July 18 with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan about the situation in the Gulf region amid ongoing US-Iran strikes, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. The ministers stressed the importance of an immediate cessation of h»»»

AUCKLAND: The “fast and fearless” style New Zealand rehearsed in their Nations Championship wins over France and Italy bore fruit Saturday against Ireland in a 40-21 victory that extended the All Blacks’ winning streak at Eden Park to 53 matches over 32 years. This was the toughest test of Dave Ren»»»

MADRID: Former Spain defender ‌Joan Capdevila has appealed to President Donald Trump for help after being denied permission to enter the United States for Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and defending champions Argentina. Capdevila, a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning team, said his a»»»

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Saturday said one of its oil facilities was hit by “repeated Iranian attacks” amid an escalation in hostilities between the US and Iran and the subsequent spillover across the Middle East. The strikes resulted in significant material damage and some inju»»»

HANOI: Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains killed at least four people in Vietnam, state media reported on Saturday. More than 238 hectares of rice and other crops across four northern mountainous provinces had been damaged since Wednesday, with livestock or poultry killed or washe»»»

Dubai: The Middle East crisis intensified on Saturday as the United States and Iran exchanged strikes for a seventh consecutive night, with tensions rising around the Strait of Hormuz and concerns growing over regional security. The escalation has triggered flight disruptions, security alerts and i»»»

Doha: Qatari international referee Khamis Al Marri has been appointed to the officiating team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Saturday. Al Marri will serve as an Assistant Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the final between Spain and Argentina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial »»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq signed 48 agreements and partnerships with American companies, many in the oil sector, during a visit to the US by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, his office said Saturday. Oil-rich Iraq has been trying to move past decades of war and unrest, but still suffers from poor infrastructure, f»»»

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s recent summit in Ankara has produced a decision that demands scrutiny. NATO member states have committed to providing Ukraine with military assistance worth €70 billion for 2026. This is not an emergency measure. This is the institutionalization of a permane»»»

Share: The US embassy in Beirut issued the following travel advisory with regards to travel to Lebanon and the Middle East : “Due to high tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. We remind Americans in the region of the cont»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated on Saturday in an international conference on Jerusalem, entitled "Jerusalem: The Frontline of Displacement and Annexation and the Key to Achieving a Just and Lasting Peace," held by the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the»»»

VIENTIANE, LAO: Laos authorities said on Saturday they could not determine blame or the cause of the deaths in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol because their families had refused to allow autopsies. Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians die»»»

Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States, vowing instead to defend the country decisively in response to what it calls American violations of its commitments. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, said Washington's aggressive actions ha»»»

TUNIS, July 18 (TAP) – Voters in El Kabaria constituency will head to the polls on Sunday for the runoff in the parliamentary by-election to fill the vacant seat in the Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP), following the death of MP...»»»

The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on Saturday, honouring the best of Indian cinema from 2024. Films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024, were eligible for this year’s awards. An 11-member jury hea»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution has expanded its investigation into the publication and circulation of a false report claiming explosions were heard in central Dubai. UAE Attorney-General Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the investigation is continuing into the report, which contained »»»

MANILA: Saudi oil giant Aramco has opened its first branded gas station in the Philippines, less than a year after acquiring a 25-percent equity stake in Unioil, one of the country’s largest fuel retailers. The station, on Sucat Road, Paranaque City in the Manila capital region, was inaugurated on »»»

With the Eastern Province’s sweltering summer sun in full swing, one respite is Out of the Ordinary Artisan Gelato. Established in 2020, this charming little space in Alkhobar’s Qurtuba Square hits the spot with the slogan: “Fresh gelato made today. Tomorrow, too.” Staff are friendly with recommend»»»

A Lebanese soldier ​was killed and an officer and another soldier ‌were ‌wounded ​when ‌a ⁠suspicious object ​exploded in ⁠an army vehicle in the ⁠southern Lebanese ‌town of ‌Mansouri, ​the ‌Lebanese ‌army said on Saturday. The army ‌said it was continuing to ⁠investigate ⁠the incident and did not »»»

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues ‌that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the crucial first days after two devastating earthquakes struck the country’s coast last month, eight sources familiar with the»»»

Hungary’s government investigation into a controversial state-backed data deletion programme has intensified, with independent MP Ákos Hadházy arguing that the case alone would justify criminal proceedings against former minister Antal Rogán and businessman Gellért Jászai. The controversy centres o»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has temporarily shut down a branch of Yummy Indian Bite Restaurant in Abu Dhabi after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that were deemed to pose a risk to public health. The restaurant, which operates under Comme»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Kuwait are facing flight disruptions after operations at Kuwait International Airport were affected amid the ongoing Iran-US regional tensions. Emirates has cancelled multiple Dubai-Kuwait services through July 19, while Etihad Airways has listed its Abu Dha»»»

RIYADH: The Red Sea Film Foundation made a notable showing at the 14th “Final Cut” program, part of the Venice Film Festival, after five films it supported were selected to take part in the initiative, which is dedicated to backing upcoming film projects from the Middle East and Africa. According t»»»

PARIS: A hundred years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honor Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It’s now an integral part of the capital’s bustling Latin Quarter, and as it celebrates its centenary, worshippers are reflecting on being Muslim in today’s France.»»»

BAMAKO: A Malian army convoy leaving the strategic northern town of Anefis was attacked on Saturday morning by Tuareg separatists, military and security officials said. Fighters from the Tuareg separatist movement FLA and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM temporarily seized the town on July 4 in »»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that thes»»»

Kampala, Uganda: The death toll from a school bus crash in Uganda has risen to 23 children and one adult, and all school field trips have been cancelled, police said on Friday night. The bus was returning to Kampala from a school trip to Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda on Thursday when it veered off t»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced Saturday that one of the vital sites in the oil sector was subjected to repeated Iranian attacks, resulting in significant material damage and some injuries. In a statement to KUNA, KPC said the injured individuals were provided with medical assi»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has strongly condemned the Iranian attack targetting its territory after a power generation and water desalination facility was struck on Saturday, accusing Tehran of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and warning that it reserved the right to defend its territory. In a st»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria is seeking to strengthen its economic and investment ties with Germany, particularly with the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, during a meeting with a delegation led by Thomas Strobl, chairman of the regional parliament. Radev described Germany as one of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araqchi Vows Iran Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of Homeland after Deadly US Strike 18-07-2026 13:24 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (imag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, MOI through the Penal and Correctional Institutions Department announced products made by inmates will be available for purchase through the “Sooum” application starting Sunday, July 19, 2026. In a social media post, MOI said 'the Penal and Correctional Instit»»»

Tunis, July 18 (TAP) - The General Committee for Prisons and Rehabilitation denied on Saturday reports circulating on social media regarding a fire in a prison and cases of suffocation amongst inmates. The reports are "completely unfounded", the...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike on Mansouri, south Lebanon 18-07-2026 13:07 PM Latest News Urgent News Southern Lebanon: ‘Isra»»»

Madrid: Deportivo A Coruna confirmed the signing of veteran forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shortly before midnight on Friday, continuing to strengthen its squad after assuring promotion to La Liga. Aubameyang, who turned 37 in June, joins Deportivo after a long list of clubs, which includes Lill»»»

Kuwait: The US Embassy in Kuwait has renewed its security warning to American citizens, urging them to reconsider travel to or through the Middle East as regional tensions persist and the risk of sudden escalation remains. In a security alert issued through its consular affairs channel, the embassy»»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities have introduced a new digital service allowing worshippers and pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to monitor crowd levels in the Mataf and Masa'a areas in real time, helping them choose less congested routes for Tawaf and Sa'i. The General Authority for the Care of the A»»»

The 189th anniversary of the birth of the Apostle of Freedom, Vasil Levski, was marked in Sofia on Saturday with military honours and a wreath- and flower-laying ceremony at his bust monument. Wreaths and flowers were laid on behalf of the President, the National Assembly Chair, the Prime Minister,»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said he would support lowering the country’s voting age from 18 to 16 as part of the government’s ongoing constitutional reform process, arguing that today’s teenagers are informed enough to participate in shaping the country’s future. The proposal was anno»»»

Ukraine lost over 515 soldiers in combat against Russia's Vostok battlegroup over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. This is in addition to up to 230 Ukrainian soldiers eliminated over the past day by Russia's Sever battlegroup, up to 370 by the Tsentr battlegroup, over 21»»»

Several women have accused Gerald Marie, the former head of Elite Model Management's European operations, of rape and human trafficking in a criminal complaint filed in France. At least one of the plaintiffs alleges she was sexually abused while still a minor. Marie, whose agency represented some o»»»