Syrian president receives Al Khulaifi
DAMSCUS: President of the Arab Republic of Syria HE Ahmed al Sharaa received Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. During the meeting, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of His Highness t»»»
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
DUBAI: Russia hopes by mid-July to have a commercial logistics hub up and running in one of two berths at the naval base it leases in the Syrian port of Tartous, while keeping a military presence at the other, Syrian officials told Reuters. The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods includin»»»
Saudi, Pakistani Foreign Ministers discuss regional updates
Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar went over the latest regional developments, amid rising tensions. During their call on Saturday, both sides expressed the need to support mediation efforts, h»»»
Middle East tensions threaten to push oil prices beyond current range, Eni CEO says
Milan, July 11 (SANA) Continued tensions in the Middle East could push global oil prices beyond their current range of $80 to $100 per barrel by the first quarter of 2027, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi said, warning that prolonged regional conflicts are increasing pressure on energy markets. Speaking to»»»
Russians urged to work from home amid fuel crisis
MOSCOW: Authorities in Russia’s Novosibirsk region have urged residents to work remotely and limit travel by car, amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. The region, home to almost three million people, is one of the largest in Siberia by population and a majo»»»
African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism
JOHANNESBURG: When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places al»»»
US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants with temporary protected status from Haiti and six other countries, hours before they were due to expire. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is part of the»»»
Trump threatens to 'decimate and destroy' Iran if they try to kill him - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump rides to his golf course on Friday. On Friday night, he threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they tried to assasinate him. Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they carried o»»»
Canadian PM’s visit marks new chapter in ties, says Saudi envoy
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Canada Amal Almoalimi said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the Kingdom, during which several agreements and memoranda of understanding were announced, marks the start of a new chapter in Saudi-Canadian cooperation. In a statement to the Saudi Pres»»»
Malaysia Airlines expands China network with 2 routes
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines recently said it has expanded its presence in China with the launch of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen and Changsha, strengthening connectivity between the two countries amid growing demand for business and leisure travel. The national carrier said in a »»»
Egyptian, Turkish Foreign Ministers stress need to contain regional tension, get back to negotiations
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, emphasized, during a phone call Saturday, the importance of de-escalating tensions and containing unrest in the region. They also stressed the need to intensify joint efforts between their two countries to res»»»
Five big Polish companies lagging behind on stock market
Five WIG20 companies — CD Projekt, LPP, Dino Polska, Modivo, and Kruk — have posted share-price declines since the beginning of 2026, even as the benchmark index gained nearly 20%. Dino Polska has performed worst, falling 32% this year and almost 50% over 12 months amid weak results and labor dispu»»»
PKP Cargo and CPK sign letter of intent for cooperation in development on rail transport
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Expert: failure of digital system can bring down entire cities in Poland
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First energy from offshore wind farms flows into power grid
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Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan call for renewed US-Iran talks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Saturday urged the US and Iran to resume peace talks after clashes between the two sides. The call came during a phone conversation between the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his counterpart in Pakistan Ishaq Dar. The ministers discussed»»»
Egyptian, Turkish FMs stress support for Syria’s stability and sovereignty
Cairo, July 11 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to achieve security and stability in Syria while preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty and instit»»»
Kites rise above West Bank village as Palestinians reclaim their skies
Burin, Palestinian Territories: As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, over»»»
UAE's 'Community Readiness' programme to train one million responders for emergencies and disasters
Abu Dhabi: The Integrated National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Programme (Jaheziya) has launched the unified and integrated national programme for community preparedness and response, "Community Readiness", with the aim of training and qualifying one million community responders from»»»
Trump administration subpoenas NYT journalists over Air Force One security report
Washington: The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper. The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week. The subpoenas i»»»
Rural lodges in Baha blend natural beauty with rich heritage
BAHA: Baha region is home to numerous historic villages with traditional stone houses nestled amid its mountainous landscape, as well as rural lodges that offer visitors unique tourism experiences combining scenic natural surroundings with the region’s rich cultural heritage. One of the region’s no»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Syrian Foreign Minister
Damascus: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Asaad Al-Shaibani in Damascus on Saturday. The meeting reviewed cooperation relations between the tw»»»
Packaging Is a Procurement Problem Before It Is a Design One
In most companies, packaging is owned twice and governed once. Marketing owns how it looks. Operations owns what it costs. The specification, which is the only document that determines whether the finished box resembles either intention, tends to belong to nobody at all. This is why packaging failu»»»
The Economist: Syria dimantles the drug empire left behind by ousted regime
London, July 11 (SANA) The Economist has affirmed that Syria, under the leadership of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, is pressing ahead with a determined campaign to halt the flow of Captagon across its borders and dismantle the drug empire left behind by the ousted regime—described as another dark lega»»»
US demands Iran declare Strait of Hormuz fully open – Axios
The US is demanding that Iran publicly declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz fully reopened to navigation and pledge not to attack tankers transiting the waterway, which carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil and LNG trade, several news outlets reported on Friday. The US and Iran hav»»»
King Salman issues royal decrees, appoints Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as industry minister
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Saturday issued a series of royal decrees that included ministerial appointments and senior government reshuffles, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Under the decrees, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman was appointed minister of industry and mineral resources while ret»»»
Mali and Algeria reopen airspace and reinstate ambassadors, ending a yearlong rift
BAMAKO: Mali and Algeria reopened their airspace and reinstated their ambassadors, ending a diplomatic rift that started over a year ago after Algeria shot down a Malian armed drone near the shared border. Mali’s military junta said in a statement late Friday it would restore the Algerian ambassado»»»
Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
Keelung: Nearly two million people have fled their homes in China as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc on southern and central China»»»
From ‘Made in Egypt’ to a Global Export Miracle
How a National Brand Growth Hub Could Transform Local Innovation into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Export Economy Egypt’s fast-growing local brand movement is no longer a marginal retail trend. It is becoming a serious economic opportunity that could reshape domestic manufacturing, digital commerce and v»»»
Satellite imagery indicates air-defence systems redeployed from Severodvinsk
The two air-defence positions equipped with mobile S-300 and S-400 launchers that protect Russia's largest nuclear submarine shipyards appear to have been emptied, according to satellite imagery analysed by the Barents Observer. Russia is running short of air-defence missiles after facing repeated »»»
Iran Rules Out Talks With US Until Washington Changes Approach - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran does not plan to hold negotiations with the United States until Washington alters its approach, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday, citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team. "Iran has not requested talks with the US, and there will be no negotiations unti»»»
Pro-European businessman nominated as next Moldova PM
CHISINAU: Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu on Saturday nominated businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister to replace Alexandru Munteanu, who quit over differences with the ruling majority. In a social media video, Sandu said Tofan’s first responsibility, if his candidacy is approved by»»»
Péter Magyar detailed plan to oust President Tamás Sulyok
Parliament is due to pass the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law on Monday. President Tamás Sulyok will have five days to sign it. Failure to do so could trigger proceedings to remove him from office, Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on Facebook on Saturday. Should the President sign the amendm»»»
Rami Al-Ali takes inspiration from Arabia for new collection
DUBAI: Syrian Dubai-based designer Rami Al Ali drew on the shared heritage and landscapes of the Middle East for his latest Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 couture collection. “Threads of Light: A New Dawn” explores common threads of “identity, craft, sun” and the deserts that unite the »»»
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives UN delegation
The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a high-level delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as part of a field visit to review the medical»»»
Saudi, US foreign ministers hold phone talks on regional developments
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud discussed the latest regional developments during a telephone call on Saturday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the two sides underscored the importance of con»»»
Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
Keelung, Taiwan: More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the government said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc »»»
Over 900,000 people flee in China as Typhoon Bavi lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the government said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc on southern and c»»»
[Interview] Belgian climate minister Crucke: ‘there will be a revolution’ if Europe doesn’t take urgent climate action
Jean-Luc Crucke has served as Belgian minister of climate and mobility in Bart De Wever’s government since February 2025, under the centrist French-speaking political party Les Engagés. Crucke sat down with EUobserver in Brussels on 30 June to talk about Belgium’s role in EU climate policy, and the»»»
Iran hits back at Trump after he insists truce over
Iran insisted on Saturday it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States, after President Donald Trump insisted the truce was over but that he had agreed to further negotiations with the Islamic republic. The comments mark a new low in relations between the foes, after an exchange of »»»
Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills one
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed a young motorcyclist on Friday, Lebanese state media reported, the latest attack despite a truce in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "A young man from the city of Nabatieh was martyred in a raid by an enemy drone that targeted him this afternoon, when he was ri»»»
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
TIRANA: A Miami-based businessman wanted in Albania for allegedly laundering drug money is suspected of faking the deeds to land where Jared Kushner wants to build a multi-billion-dollar resort, the country’s organized crime-fighting agency said in case files reviewed by Reuters. The businessman, A»»»
Over 900,000 people flee their homes in China ahead of typhoon: govt
BEIJING: More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, officials said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan’s remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall in China earl»»»
Global capital keeps voting for the Gulf, here’s why
RIYADH: A new multinational survey out of Riyadh put a number on something the Gulf’s business community has felt building for months: outside investors are not hedging their bets on the region, they are doubling down on them. The poll, run by Consulum with HarrisX across 2,043 active investors in »»»
U.S. move to rescind Syria from terrorism list opens way for economic recovery
Damascus, July 11 (SANA) The initiation of procedures to rescind Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism could mark a major shift for the Syrian economy, paving the way for stronger banking ties, expanded trade and increased investment opportunities, according to economic experts. E»»»
Araqchi: US Sanctions Breach MoU; Iran Won’t Stay Silent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araqchi: US Sanctions Breach MoU; Iran Won’t Stay Silent 11-07-2026 10:58 AM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an image from archi»»»
Highs between 32°C and 45°C Saturday
Tunis, July 11 (TAP) – The weather, on Saturday, will be hot with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies across the country. Thunderstorm cells may develop in the afternoon over the western areas of northern and central Tunisia, accompanied by isolated...»»»
Ukraine ‘Years Away’ From Producing Patriot Missiles – Ex-US Diplomat
Ukraine will not be able to produce its own Patriot surface-to-air missiles for years, even if it does receive a production license from the US, Chas Freeman, former ex-Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, tells Ria Novosti. He emphasizes that even in the US, producing»»»
Asian central banks face inflation-growth dilemma amid US-Iran Crisis: QNB
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has projected that the repercussions of the military escalation between the United States and Iran on fiscal positions, foreign exchange reserves and food security will persist well beyond the end of the crisis for most frontier and emerging Asian economies. I»»»