US and Israel prepare to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure – media
The US and Israel are preparing a major bombing campaign against Iran’s energy infrastructure that could begin as early as this weekend, according to multiple media reports. The proposed operation would target power plants, oil refineries and other energy-related facilities in what CBS News describ»»»
Trump blames Spain for migrant chaos despite return of tens of thousands to Morocco
US President Donald Trump and other far-right leaders on Friday seized on Spain's migration crisis to bolster their political messaging on immigration, while over half of the migrants who had crossed the border made their way back to Morocco voluntarily the same day. US President Donald Trump»»»
Netanyahu targets Mamdani as public feud deepens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his criticism of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has said the Israeli leader could be arrested on war-crimes charges if he visits the city. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 over Israel’s mi»»»
How a Saudi maritime defense initiative aims to protect key shipping lanes, boost regional stability
LONDON: In a move that took international commentators by surprise, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense on Thursday announced the launch of a multinational naval force to counter threats to commercial maritime traffic through the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait chokepoint. The unp»»»
Damascus oud makers keep centuries-old Syrian craft alive
DAMASCUS: In a workshop filled with the scent of walnut wood and the sound of hand tools, Syrian craftsman Firas Salka carefully shapes what will eventually become a Damascus oud, one of the Arab world’s most iconic musical instruments. Over several months, each piece of wood is carved, assembled a»»»
Spain announces success in containing influx of over 50,000 migrants to Ceuta
Madrid: Spain confirmed today that it has contained the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta, whose numbers exceeded 50,000, noting that the voluntary return of the majority of those who crossed the land and sea borders yesterday has begun. In a statement today, Spanish authorities revealed that res»»»
Hezbollah: The primary responsibility lies with the silent, absent, and even complicit authorities, which granted legitimacy to the Israeli enemy by signing the “framework agreement” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: The primary responsibility lies with the silent, absent, and even complicit authorities, which granted legitimacy to the Israeli»»»
Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy continues, in full view of the Lebanese authorities and the international community, to destroy villages and burn homes in southern Lebanon in a desperate attempt to prevent residents from returning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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To the last Ukrainian: Why the EU doesn’t want Kiev’s draft dodgers
Statehood Day in Kiev. Very important. Very historical. “So how can I make it all about me?” the EU said. Here comes Brussels to put the “hood” in “statehood” day, and bring some muscle to Kiev’s mobilization hustle. What a great opportunity for the EU to come back into town for another photo op, a»»»
Hezbollah condemns the storming of several villages in the occupied West Bank’s Nablus area by Israeli settler gangs, the establishment of new settlement outposts: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanon’s president condemns Israeli explosions near historic castle - UPI.com
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike next to the Crusader-period Beaufort Castle, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel, in June. File Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 31 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel on Friday for »»»
Gaza deal the only good news amid Hormuz collapse and worsening climate crisis, UN chief says
NEW YORK CITY: The only good news to emerge from the Middle East in recent days was US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement under which Hamas would relinquish its weapons and Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said on Friday as he warned th»»»
Trump says ICC campaign aimed at defending Netanyahu, not himself
CAMP DAVID, Maryland: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that a US campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court was intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others from prosecution, not himself. Trump made the comment after Secretary of State Marco Rubio tol»»»
UAE condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian hostile attack targeting Kuwait with drones. In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its secu»»»
Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?
Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting in self-defence, »»»
Israeli demolition of Beaufort Castle tunnels triggers tremors across southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: Massive Israeli explosions targeting a Hezbollah tunnel network beneath Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon triggered tremors that were felt across large parts of the country overnight, with residents describing the blasts as resembling an earthquake. The explosions, which occurred shortly »»»
Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement for Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday an agreement announced by President Donald Trump for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza. The deal would see Hamas hand over its weapons to the Palestinian technocratic body set up to run the territory. Under the 15-point roadmap, Israel will car»»»
Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement for Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday an agreement announced by President Donald Trump for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza. The deal would see Hamas hand over its weapons to the Palestinian technocratic body set up to run the territory. Under the 15-point roadmap, Israel will car»»»
Netanyahu, Vance discussed Israel criticism during Washington meeting, report says
LONDON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised Vice President JD Vance’s recent criticism of Israel during a private meeting in Washington this week, according to a report by Axios. The two leaders met at Blair House on Tuesday during Netanyahu’s visit to the US, which included talks with»»»
Hezbollah: The blatant attack on an Iraqi state institution, carried out with the participation of an Arab state, opens the door to extremely dangerous consequences for the entire region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Moroccan Embassy in Damascus holds reception on 27th Throne Day anniversary
Damascus, July 31 (SANA) The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Damascus hosted an official reception on Thursday on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne. The Chargé d’Affaires of the Moroccan Embassy in Syria, Abdullah Babah, received the attendees, »»»
UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attack on Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian hostile attack targeting the brotherly State of Kuwait with drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereign»»»
Hungary convenes emergency task force as heatwave puts water and energy systems under pressure
The Hungarian government has convened an emergency meeting of its defence task force to address growing concerns over the country’s water and energy systems as an intense heatwave continues to grip Hungary. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said key decisions would be taken on Friday evening following co»»»
Dubai beats New York to become the world's second smartest city – here's why
Dubai: Dubai has been ranked the world's second most intelligent city in a new global study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), placing ahead of New York City, Washington and Amsterdam in the consultancy's inaugural Intelligent Cities Index. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan to end Gaza war
GAZA CITY: Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Israel did not immediately comment on the an»»»
Land Blockade on Iran Being Considered by US, Israel - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The imposition of a land blockade on Iran is an option being considered by the United States and Israel, media reported on Friday. The possibility was flaunted during President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office this week,»»»
Palestinian shot during settler march through West Bank towns
One Palestinian was shot and wounded during an Israeli settler march through several West Bank Palestinian towns Friday that sparked clashes with locals, first responders, the army and an AFP journalist said. "Our crews in Nablus are treating a young man who was shot with live ammunition in the abd»»»
Egypt’s North Coast beach access dispute sparks debate over public rights
CAIRO: A dispute over access regulations at a luxury residential and resort development on Egypt’s North Coast has ignited a wider debate on the balance between private investment and public rights. The controversy, at Emaar Misr’s Marassi project, began when homeowners there objected to the introd»»»
Indonesia’s oldest women’s group seeks stronger ties with Saudi Arabia
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s oldest women’s group is seeking to form new collaborations and increase cultural exchanges with Saudi Arabia, its chairwoman told Arab News following a meeting with the Kingdom’s envoy in Jakarta. Founded in 1928, the Indonesian Women’s Congress — known as Kowani — is the large»»»
Opposition Forces Criticize Radev Cabinet over Foreign Policy Concerning Iran, Call for Security Council Meeting
Opposition parliamentary groups voiced concern on Friday over Bulgaria’s foreign policy surrounding the decision to temporarily allow the allied US forces to use Bezmer Air Base, which was followed by a stern response by the West Asian country. On Thursday, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Velislava Pet»»»
Five-star Baku Hotel opened on shore of Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan attended the opening of Baku Hotel on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was held as part of an informal consultative meeting of the le»»»
Indian business leaders form new partnership to strengthen India-Arab economic ties
NEW DELHI: The India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture on Friday announced a new partnership with one of India’s largest apex industry bodies as it seeks to foster stronger business connections and strengthen India-Arab economic cooperation. The IACCIA has signed a memora»»»
Still alive: why the US-Saudi nuclear agreement remains possible
One of the Trump administration’s more measured hands in national security and foreign policy, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz was rushed out in front of the cameras last week to extinguish a diplomatic fire. In live interviews with Face the Nation and Meet the Press, he was asked»»»
Palestinian shot during settler march through West Bank towns
NABLUS, Palestinian Territories: One Palestinian was shot and wounded during an Israeli settler march through several West Bank Palestinian towns Friday that sparked clashes with locals, first responders, the army and an AFP journalist said. “Our crews in Nablus are treating a young man who was sho»»»
Lebanese military delegation to take part in Rome talks with Israel
The Lebanese delegation to the upcoming Rome talks with Israel will include members of the military delegation that had participated in one of the Washington meetings prior to the signing of the framework agreement, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Friday. “The military delegation is expected to car»»»
Israel carries out huge detonations near Beaufort castle
Israeli forces carried out a series of powerful detonations overnight near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reported Friday, with Israel saying it destroyed tunnels used by Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. "Israeli forces triggered very powerful explo»»»
Beko Egypt achieves strong growth in H1 2026 across manufacturing, retail Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Beko Egypt recorded robust growth across manufacturing, retail expansion, and brand recognition during the first half (H1) of 2026, further strengthening its position as one of Egypt's leading home appliance manufacturers, according to a press release. The company's Industrial Park in»»»
Berri: Framework agreement was born dead and Israel has buried it
Speaker Nabih Berri’s meeting with President Joseph Aoun was to “clarify that Israel has no intention of actually withdrawing from Lebanon, and that Israel's non-compliance will prevent the agreement from being implemented,” visitors of Berri quoted him as saying, according to al-Akhbar newspaper. »»»
Lebanon Speaker Berri: Israeli Use of 700 Tons of Explosives must Awaken Global Awareness - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon Speaker Berri: Israeli Use of 700 Tons of Explosives must Awaken Global Awareness 31-07-2026 14:27 PM Nabih Berri, Speaker of Leban»»»
She carried Oman's flag to the top of Everest. Her final climb ended on Broad Peak, Pakistan
Muscat: Oman is mourning the death of pioneering mountaineer Nadhira Al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest, after she was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, bringing to an end the career of one of the country's most accomplished adventurers. The Alpine Clu»»»
Saudi Arabia remains committed to Iraq and its people, senior Saudi official says
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia remains committed to its relationship with Iraq and its people, and the recent strikes against Iran-backed group targets were not directed at the Iraqi government or the population, a senior Saudi official told Al Arabiya. What the operation targeted, according to the senior of»»»
Cauvery protests force theatres across Karnataka to suspend screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
Dubai: Protests over the long-running Cauvery river water-sharing dispute have disrupted screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, across Karnataka, with several theatres voluntarily suspending shows as a precaution against possible unrest. The film, which was released on July 23,»»»
Saudi Arabia rediscovers clay as ancient building material finds new role in Vision 2030 projects
RIYADH: Clay has shaped Saudi Arabia’s architecture for centuries. Now, as the Kingdom’s construction boom accelerates, the ancient material is making a comeback in luxury hotels, cultural landmarks and modern homes as developers seek healthier, lower-carbon building finishes. The renewed interest »»»
Leaders of Central Asian states and Azerbaijan sign Cholpon-Ata Declaration - | 24.KG
The Heads of the Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have signed the Cholpon-Ata Declaration. According to President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, the document sets out the countries’ common approaches to further development of regional cooperation. Following the signing, Japarov declared the mee»»»
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan support Kyrgyzstan's initiative on single tourist visa - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan supported Kyrgyzstan’s initiative to introduce a single tourist visa for foreign citizens wishing to travel to Central Asian countries. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced at an informal consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan »»»
Ilham Aliyev invites Sadyr Japarov to Azerbaijan for state visit - | 24.KG
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev invited President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to visit Azerbaijan on a state visit. He made the statement during a joint press statement following talks in Cholpon-Ata. «For my part, I would like to invite you to visit Azerbaijan again on a state visit at a time c»»»
Saudi gold market to outshine regional peers: World Gold Council
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is poised to outperform other Middle Eastern gold markets in the coming months as resilient domestic demand and rising investor interest offset weaker jewelry consumption, according to the World Gold Council. The Kingdom’s gold market is benefiting from a growing shift toward i»»»
Onager returns to Saudi deserts after 100 years with landmark birth
JEDDAH: The birth of an onager foal in Saudi Arabia after more than a century marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to restore native species and revive ecosystems that once shaped the Arabian Peninsula. “There is something profoundly beautiful about an animal once sung of by poets in th»»»
UAE and Syrian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments in phone call
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed during a phone call the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields in support of mutual interests and the wellbeing of their»»»
Europe Grows Weary of Iran Conflict, Looks to Avoid Further Involvement
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As Europe grows weary of the US conflict with Iran, the European leaders are trying to stay off US President Donald Trump's radar to avoid new demands to intervene, media reported. "At this point, European leaders are doing their best to fly under Trump’s radar to avoid new deman»»»