ICC chief prosecutor ousted over sexual misconduct allegations - UPI.com
Allegations against Karim Khan first emerged in 2024, when a female ICC lawyer reported that the chief prosecutor had repeatedly sexually harassed and abused her. File Photo courtesy International Criminal Court | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Chief prosecutor Karim Khan was ousted from the Intern»»»
Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes
Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such image»»»
Congress leaders demand answers in ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado - UPI.com
An agent watches the crowd from his car outside an ICE facility in Newark, N.J., where detainees started a hunger strike in May to protest what they call inhumane conditions inside the detention center. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Congressional leaders on Fr»»»
How Saudi- and UN-led initiatives are putting rural women at the heart of Syria’s recovery
LONDON: Across Syria’s war-scarred landscape, reconstruction efforts have largely centered on shattered cities and critical infrastructure, even as other initiatives aim to extend recovery beyond urban areas. One such effort, led by Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UN Development Programme, is shi»»»
No: 144, 24 July 2026, Regarding the Rising Illegal Settler Terrorism in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
We condemn in the strongest terms the rising illegal settler terrorism in the occupied Palestinian territories. The killing of four Palestinians today (24 July) by settler terrorists encouraged by the Netanyahu government is a consequence of Israel's ongoing genocidal policy. We reiterate our call »»»
Analysis: Lebanon walks diplomatic tightrope in bid to end Israel war - UPI.com
Soldiers stand watch at a Lebanese army checkpoint in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, southern Lebanon, on Friday. Zawtar al-Gharbiya is among the designated pilot zones under the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, from which Israeli forces are scheduled to withdraw. Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, »»»
Vice president urges international action to protect Palestinians from settler attacks
RAMALLAH: Palestine Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh called on a number of Arab countries and international states on Friday, urging them to assume their responsibilities and protect the Palestinian people from attacks by Israeli colonists and occupation forces. Al-Sheikh said his urgent plea came »»»
Magyar government announces new dismissals
The Ministry of Social Relations and Culture has terminated the employment of the directors of the Natural History Museum, the National Széchényi Library and the Museum of Applied Arts, following a comprehensive institutional review of cultural background institutions, aimed at ensuring workplace s»»»
UN ready to deploy mechanism to secure fertilizer shipments in Strait of Hormuz to prevent food crises
NEW YORK CITY: The UN is ready to deploy a confidence-building mechanism developed months ago to secure the safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday. He framed the announcement as a message to the warring parties responsible for the current»»»
Deadly clashes in the occupied West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to respond with "full force" following a deadly clash in the occupied West Bank. Two Israeli soldiers were killed on Friday in fighting near the settlement of Havat Gilad and the neighbouring village of Tal. The incident comes amid a sharp rise in»»»
Israel’s Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, the Israeli leader’s office said. Since Trump’s return to office last year, the two have already met six times, most recently on February 11 in Washington. But this visit comes at»»»
Road to 2034: How AI is changing the World Cup
JEDDAH: When the FIFA World Cup kicked off in USA, Mexico and Canada, billions of fans were glued to their screens. There were goals, controversies and last-minute dramas but the real magic was not just happening on the grass. Behind the scenes, engineers and tech companies had turned the tournamen»»»
Trump warns Russia and China against arms sales to Iran
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. “Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my op»»»
Pakistan and Iran explore path toward new talks with US
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exploring a path toward a resumption of stalled US-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China. Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Isla»»»
India youth movement agrees to talk but insists protests will continue
India has extended a mobile internet shutdown in the capital, New Delhi, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his biggest youth-led challenge since taking office in 2014. Leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement are due to meet government officials later today in an effort to resolve a stando»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (July 24)
Dubai: The conflict between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, with fresh military action, new travel warnings and growing concerns over shipping and aviation across the Middle East. While the UAE remains safe and airports are operating normally, the latest developments have prompted»»»
'Cockroach' protest leaders, India govt say no breakthrough in talks
New Delhi: Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement failed to make headway Friday, as protesters gathered in the nation's capital to push for an overhaul of the education system. Senior ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with leaders of the social»»»
Syria, Qatar discuss agricultural cooperation, trade exchange
Damascus, July 24 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan met on Friday with Qatari Ambassador to Damascus Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud to discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation and developing bilateral relations to enhance trade exchange between the two countries. Al-Suwaidan stressed»»»
Guinea Bissau opposition leader leaves prison for treatment in Portugal
BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira, who was being held in prison for alleged involvement in coup attempts, has been released for medical treatment in Portugal, judicial and security sources say. Pereira, leader of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cap»»»
UAE President honours top Year 12 students of 2025-26
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the top-performing Year 12 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a number of outstanding teachers and education leaders. At the start of the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the students, their fam»»»
Israeli military kills 4 Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank
The Israeli military shot and killed four Palestinians in the village of Tell in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Friday, raising tensions in the occupied territory after an Israeli settler was killed in a confrontation with local residents. Two other Israelis and four m»»»
Netanyahu vows to act 'with force' after deadly clash in West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a forceful response Friday after a clash in the West Bank killed an Israeli and four Palestinians, while the military announced preparations for a new operation in the occupied area. Violence in the West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began with H»»»
Trump promised Aoun to rein in Netanyahu, support army
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to President Joseph Aoun in their Washington meeting to restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prevent him, as much as possible, from escalating tensions, an informed political source said. Trump also responded positively to Aoun's proposals, part»»»
Trump promised Aoun to rein in Netanyahu, support army
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to President Joseph Aoun in their Washington meeting to restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prevent him, as much as possible, from escalating tensions, an informed political source said. Trump also responded positively to Aoun's proposals, part»»»
Aseer’s 500 private museums turn personal passion into a cultural tourism draw
MAKKAH: Roughly 500 private museums and dozens of heritage villages have made Aseer one of Saudi Arabia's foremost cultural destinations. The villages retain their original architectural character; together with the museums, they document decades of social and economic life in the region, drawing v»»»
Prime Minister meets UK Foreign Secretary
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on Friday, July 24, 2026, received HE Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, who is currently visiting the country. »»»
Friday Sermon, July 24, 2026: Sending Blessings upon the Prophet
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, Who has commanded us to invoke blessings and peace upon the Seal of the Prophets. I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah alone, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet, Muḥammad, is the M»»»
US ties Saudi nuclear deal to Israel recognition
A landmark US-Saudi nuclear agreement will only proceed if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and establishes diplomatic relations with Israel, the White House said on Thursday. The deal would use American technology and expertise to help the Kingdom develop a civilian nuclear energy program. The cla»»»
Hydrogels emerge as next frontier in Saudi desalination
RIYADH: In a country where fresh water is manufactured rather than naturally abundant, every advance in desalination carries significant value. Saudi Arabia’s vast desalination network supplies millions of homes, businesses and industries every day, transforming seawater into one of the Kingdom's m»»»
Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in occupied West Bank shooting
Four Palestinians and an Israeli were killed in a shooting in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Friday, Israeli and Palestinian officials said. Violence between Israeli settlers and troops and Palestinians has risen sharply in the occupied Palestinian territory since the start of the Gaza war. Four P»»»
Moroccan captain Ghizlane Chebbak dreams of lifting Women’s AFCON trophy
CAIRO: Ghizlane Chebbak does not remember a time without a ball at her feet. Her late father, Larbi Chebbak, who helped guide Morocco to the Africa Cup of Nations title back in 1976, gave her a football when she was a little girl — and it was love at first sight. She would play in the streets of he»»»
How India's Gen Z turned exam protests into a viral meme movement
Dubai: India's Gen Z may have taken to the streets to protest repeated examination paper leaks, but they've also unleashed something else entirely: a meme storm that has swallowed social media whole. Every march now spawns a hilarious, acerbic reel. Every police chase becomes a cinematic edit. Ever»»»
No Guarantees, No Deal: Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal, Warns of Wider War
Iran has formally rejected a US-brokered ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraq’s Prime Minister, refusing to accept a temporary arrangement that lacks enforceable guarantees against further American aggression, according to a report by The New York Times. Citing Iranian and Iraqi officials, the news»»»
Russia Prefers Diplomatic Settlement in Ukraine - Lavrov
CHOLPON ATA, Kyrgyzstan, (Sputnik) - Moscow prefers a political and diplomatic settlement of the Ukraine conflict, but it cannot do anything about it if the United States shares the assessments of European leaders and Ukraine that the agreements of the Anchorage summit are buried, Russian Foreign M»»»
Iraqi PM takes de-escalation initiative to Tehran
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s government spokesman said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi carried an initiative to Tehran aimed at easing regional tensions, while Baghdad said it would not allow Iraqi territory to be used to threaten Iran. The remarks came during an official visit by al-Zaidi to Tehran, about a week a»»»
Flying through the Gulf? Europe's aviation regulator extends high-risk airspace warning
Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its safety advisory warning airlines against operating in the airspace over the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and parts of the Gulf of Oman until August 31, citing the continuing risk posed by military activity across the region. Si»»»
Gulf and Arab countries, European leaders slam ‘unacceptable’ Houthi Red Sea tanker attack
BRUSSELS/DUBAI: Gulf and Arab countries have condemned the Houthi attack on a Saudi ship while it was sailing in the Red Sea, saying the act was a flagrant violation of international laws on the freedom of navigation and a direct threat to regional security and stability of the region. The Palestin»»»
Assad loyalists, Syrian Hezbollah members eye return as Lebanon grows unsafe
DAMASCUS: Fearful of political and battlefield developments, former Assad-era officers, personnel and Syrian Hezbollah members who fled to Lebanon after the regime’s fall are searching for safer, more stable options. For some, returning to Syria is becoming “a viable choice.” “We go to sleep hearin»»»
Herbert leads with opening round 61 as DeChambeau chases 3 shots behind
ROCESTER: Lucas Herbert and Bryson DeChambeau picked up right where they left off at Royal Birkdale to sit first and second respectively after the opening round of LIV Golf UK on Thursday. Having finished tied sixth at the Open last weekend, Ripper GC star Herbert closed the day at the JCB Golf and»»»
BCCQ brings together UK-Qatar business community at networking evening
Doha, Qatar: The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) welcomed almost 100 members and guests to B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, for its annual Summer Sundowners, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening business relationships and supporting collaboration across the UK-Qatar busine»»»
Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, dies in Beirut
Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese militant who took part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv's airport more than five decades ago, died Thursday in Beirut, the Palestinian group that had been protecting him said. He was 78. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a faction that is the second-largest»»»
IAEA Refuses to Assign Blame for Zaporozhye Nuke Plant Engineer's Murder - Rosatom Head
The IAEA has issued a response to the murder of Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant chief engineer Alexander Yakovlev, but without targeted criticism or naming those responsible, Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said. "We will persistently raise these issues with the IAEA, inform our partners, and all of »»»
UAE aid to Gaza reaches $3.12b under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 on 5 November 2023, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has set a global benchmark for rapid humanitarian response and sustained support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza S»»»
American Aggression Claims Lives in Ahvaz as US Strikes Enter 13th Consecutive Night
Four Iranians were martyred and five others injured early Friday when US forces launched a missile strike against targets on the outskirts of Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan Province, according to local authorities. Valiollah Hayati, Khuzestan’s deputy governor for security and law enforcement affa»»»
PRE Group sees EGP 138.7M block-trading transaction Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Pioneers Properties for Urban Development (PRE Group) witnessed a block-trading deal valued at EGP 138.750 million, according to a bourse filing issued on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on July 22nd. The transaction was executed on 15 million shares. Earlier this week, Banader Investment»»»
Karim Khan: Forensic ICC prosecutor with fate in the balance
THE HAGUE: Karim Khan will go down in the history of the International Criminal Court as the prosecutor who clinched arrest warrants against the leaders of Russia and Israel but also as the one who “poisoned the atmosphere” within the institution. Rigour and precision are the watchwords of this 56-»»»
QLC holds future leaders and changemakers summer camp in Singapore
Singapore: The Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) is organising the third edition of its Future Leaders and Changemakers Summer Camp in Singapore, as part of QLC’s efforts to prepare a promising generation of national leaders capable of contributing to Qatar’s development aspirations. The program runs f»»»
Security Command Programme equips leaders for challenges
Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Arab and International Police Communication Department at the Ministry of Interior Major Staff Mohammed Abdullah Al Buainain, has highlighted the importance of the Security Command and Staff Programme, describing it as one of the most significant advanced stra»»»
Qatar attends Arab Conference of Heads of Immigration
Tunis: The State of Qatar participated in the 22nd Arab Conference of Heads of Immigration and Passports, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the Republic of Tunisia. The Ministry of Interior’s delegation at the conference was headed by D»»»
Full list: 60 countries hit by new US tariffs over 'forced labour' rules
President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners under a sweeping trade action aimed at pressuring governments to strengthen bans on goods produced with forced labor. The measures, announced under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, affect 99.4% »»»