Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms
Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»
Putin Responds to Tokayev's Ukraine Proposal by Briefing Him on Conflict Progress - Kremlin
OMSK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's proposal to freeze the Ukrainian conflict by providing him with a detailed account of the progress of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov s»»»
US ‘boots on the ground’ may be needed to help Lebanon confront Hezbollah, former Iraq commander says
CHICAGO: The retired US general who led the campaign against Daesh in Iraq said on Thursday that a similar international effort could help Lebanon confront Hezbollah, but would likely require American and coalition forces on the ground. Speaking during a webinar hosted by the Middle East Institute »»»
Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge
TEHRAN — The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran recently after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking an escalation that pushed crude prices past $100 a barrel.The US military insisted that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world's oil»»»
Satellite Images Reveal Iran’s Rapid Recovery After US Strikes, Challenging Claims of “Decisive Victory”
Early in the conflict with Iran, US and Israeli leaders projected confidence that their military campaign had delivered a decisive blow. US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s armed forces were in “total disarray,” saying major elements of its military, including the navy and air force, “no»»»
Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday he had resigned from his post following mass protests calling for his dismissal. Public trust in India's university testing system has been undermined by a series of exam irregularities, including the leaking of a medical entrance »»»
Prime minister meets Egyptian FM, expresses Qatar's support for de-escalation efforts
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty, who is visiting Doha. Discussions during the meeting »»»
Jordan extends condolences over victims of traffic accident in Syria
Amman, July 25 (SANA)– Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its condolences and sympathy to the Syrian Arab Republic over the victims of the traffic accident on Damascus-Deir Ezzor road which left dozens dead and injured. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Fouad al-Maja»»»
Saudi reserves chart path for future of eco-tourism
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is positioning its protected areas as global eco-tourism destinations while keeping conservation at the heart of every development decision, says the National Center for Wildlife. A spokesperson told Arab News the Kingdom was building its eco-tourism sector on scientific princi»»»
Saudi students turn chemistry into Roblox-winning adventure
RIYADH: Saudi students Kayan Al-Rwaili and Jameela Al-Huwaydi have won Roblox’s nationwide Play to Learn competition with Glitch: Parallel Reactions, an educational game that transforms chemistry lessons into a fantasy adventure. The competition was organized by Roblox in collaboration with Savvy G»»»
Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
RAMALLAH: Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village. Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said Friday’s s»»»
Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Developing Successfully, are of Strategic Nature - Putin
Relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing successfully and are strategic in nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. On Saturday, Putin flew to Omsk, where he will participate in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum with Kazakh President Kassym-J»»»
Viral Bangkok train confrontation prompts Italy apology
Bangkok: A viral video of a Thai woman confronting a group of noisy Italian teenagers who exchange vulgar words and gestures on a Bangkok train prompted online backlash and an apology from Italy's embassy on Saturday. The TikTok video, posted on Friday, was shared more than 28,000 times with the ca»»»
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs receives Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, who is currently visiti»»»
Bangladeshi businesses boost Saudi trade promotion with $1 billion exports target by 2027
DHAKA: Bangladesh business leaders plan to ramp up trade promotion in Saudi Arabia to boost commercial ties with the Kingdom, the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry told Arab News, as they aim to triple exports to $1 billion by 2027. Established in 2025, the SABCCI is a joint »»»
UN Expert Calls for Arms Embargo over Israeli “Pogroms against W. Bank Defenseless Civilians” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN Expert Calls for Arms Embargo over Israeli “Pogroms against W. Bank Defenseless Civilians” 25-07-2026 15:07 PM Francesca Albanese, UN Sp»»»
Orbán rebrands Fidesz as freedom fighters against ‘Tisza autocracy’
Fidesz is declaring a policy of resistance rather than opposition politics, in order to build a new, broad coalition of freedom against the authoritarian system being constructed by the Tisza Party — Viktor Orbán proclaimed on Saturday in Băile Tușnad, during his lecture on the closing day of the 3»»»
Saudi literary initiative reaches 1 million people across Kingdom
RIYADH: The fifth Literary Partner initiative reached more than 1 million beneficiaries across 57 Saudi cities, marking a cultural journey delivered through five specialized tracks. The milestone was announced during the initiative’s closing ceremony, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Tra»»»
Saudi Arabia, UAE to drive Gulf project pipeline despite rising conflict-related costs, reports ADCB
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to lead a fresh wave of Gulf project awards in the second half of 2026 as governments press ahead with major investment plans despite higher shipping, insurance and construction costs linked to the Iran conflict. A recent report by Abu Dhabi Commercial »»»
ESCWA Executive Secretary hails Qatar as key partner in advancing sustainable development
Doha, Qatar: The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), HE Dr. Rania Al Mashat, underscored the State of Qatar's role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, while stres»»»
Inside CJP’s rise: How a viral ‘cockroach’ joke became India’s biggest Gen Z protest movement
A satirical online campaign became a nationwide student movement, leading to protests, government talks and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan What began as a sarcastic social media post quickly transformed into one of India’s most talked-about youth movements. The Cockroach J»»»
President al-Sharaa, Guterres discuss development of Syria-UN cooperation
Damascus, July 25 (SANA) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa received at the People’s Palace in Damascus the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and an accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Syrian Arab Republic and th»»»
How expanding US airstrikes are reaching deep into Iran's bridges, infrastructure and interior
The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos. After a brief ceasefire in June following the signing of an interim deal to end the conflict, a battle for control»»»
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday
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 a time whe»»»
ESCWA executive secretary hails Qatar as key partner in advancing sustainable development
DOHA: United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) HE DrRania Al Mashat, underscored the State of Qatar's role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, while stressing the impor»»»
Palestinians bury four people killed in occupied West Bank clash with Israeli settlers
Grieving family members on Saturday buried four Palestinian men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers a day earlier in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians reported a series of violent settler attacks on other villages in the Palestinian territory late Friday following the deadly confrontatio»»»
West Bank: Wide-Scale Israeli Raid in Nablus’ Tell, Day after Deadly Settler Attack
Israeli forces detained dozens of Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, with a wide-scale offensive reported in Nablus, where a joint attack by occupation forces and settlers led to fierce clashes and Palestinian martyrs. Head of Tell Council said Israeli occupation force»»»
FM highlights Egypt’s investment potential at Philippine business roundtable
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated on Friday, July 24, 2026, in a roundtable discussion with leading Philippine business executives and representatives of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), in the presence»»»
Uzbekistan becomes largest buyer of Kyrgyz honey - | 24.KG
In the first five months of 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 186.1 tonnes of natural honey, an increase of 33.6 percent compared with January—May 2025. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. In monetary terms, honey exports reached $640,700 (or 56,028,500 million soms), with export revenue grow»»»
India’s Modi under pressure as youth protest leaders set for more talks
NEW DELHI: The Indian government was set to begin a fresh round of talks on Saturday with leaders of a Gen-Z protest that led to disruptions in the capital this week, as demonstrators press a demand for the education minister to resign. The protests represent the biggest youth challenge to Prime »»»
ICC dismisses chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. The International Criminal Court member states voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday. Diploma»»»
Bulgaria's Yotova Confirms 2026 Presidential Bid
President Iliana Yotova announced that she will run in Bulgaria's presidential election in the fall of 2026, confirming for the first time that she will seek a full term as head of state. Speaking on BNT's Panorama program, Yotova gave a direct answer to months of speculation about her political fu»»»
A $4.2 billion trade relationship is set for a major boost after the UAE and Canada sealed CEPA talks
Canada: The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Manin»»»
Can Saudi Arabia turn supply chain disruptions into long-term opportunities?
RIYADH: The recent escalation of tensions involving the US, Iran and Israel, coupled with prolonged disruption to Red Sea shipping, has accelerated a rethink of global trade routes and supply chain strategies. As businesses seek more resilient logistics networks, Saudi Arabia sees an opportunity to»»»
Trump hails ‘nuclear renaissance’ as advanced reactors achieve early milestones
In a White House event on Friday, US President Donald J. Trump celebrated what he described as a "pivotal victory" for American energy dominance: multiple cutting-edge civilian nuclear reactors reaching operational “criticality” well ahead of an ambitious target set by his administration. The annou»»»
Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the US next week. Trump’s comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely casting US Senator Chuck Schumer as Palestinia»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today - July 25
UAE residents are being advised to stay alert and follow official updates as the US-Iran conflict continues to drive regional security concerns, affecting travel, airline operations and shipping activity across the Gulf. While UAE airports remain operational, some regional flights are facing cancel»»»
Israeli military ups pressure in West Bank as settler violence rises - UPI.com
Relatives of Palestinians killed during clashes with Israeli settlers mourn at Nablus hospital in the West Bank. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA July 24 (UPI) -- The Israeli military is launching a major operation in the occupied West Bank after a clash between settlers and Palestinians left six people »»»
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»»»