DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq HEAli Faleh Al Zaidiheld an official meeting at Lusail Palace this morning. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the prime minister and the accompa»»»

Bedminster, United States: US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments. Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss and close friend Gianni Infantino to the winner»»»

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that the US violation of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran once again proved that US President Donald Trump's signature is worthless and invalid, according to Iranian media. He made the remarks in a message to the»»»

TOKYO: The Japanese Foreign Ministry sounded the alarm about the unpredictable security situation in the Middle East, citing escalating tensions between the US and Iran and a surge of attacks reported in Iran, the Gulf states, and Jordan. On Friday, the Ministry’s Japanese Nationals Emergency Respo»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized on Sunday Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Government over their position on Kyiv Declaration, saying Bulgaria had sent conflicting messages to its European partners. Borissov was speaking at a briefing in Blagoevgrad during GERB’s New Minds national academy »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on Sunday incidents involving two "violator vessels" in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that no oil or LNG tanker would be allowed through without permission. According to the Iranian military, four US-backed vessels ignored »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and His Excellency Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, held an official meeting at Lusail Palace on Sunday, July 19, 2026. His Highness the Amir welcomed His Excellency the Prime Minister and the accompanying»»»

Islamabad, July 19 (SANA) Pakistan and Kuwait on Sunday called for full adherence to the ceasefire commitments outlined in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and urged all parties to avoid further escalation in the region. According to Pakistan’s state news agency, the appeal came during a p»»»

Donald Trump on Friday said the US had become a "soccer country" after hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada "that brought the world together". But the tournament has not been without its controversies, from hardline US migration policies that excluded fans – and one Somali referee»»»

Iran's Revolutionary ​Guards said on ​Sunday that two ships were involved in ​an "accident" ‌after attempting ⁠to transit the Strait ‌of Hormuz via an "unsafe route", ⁠while two other vessels abandoned ​that route, the semi-official ‌Tasnim news agency reported. The news came after Washington »»»

BRUSSELS: I have never been a footballer. Yet during nearly 20 years at the UN, I witnessed something that profoundly changed the way I see the game: Football is far more than a sport. In Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, I attended a tournament organized by the UN peacekeeping m»»»

A Malian army convoy was ambushed by rebels in a remote part of the northern Gao region, the Malian military confirmed Saturday. Regional al Qaeda affiliate JNIM and the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) claimed responsibility for the attack in separate statements that cited "great huma»»»

On Wednesday, French lawmakers approved a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses.  The issue has been championed by President Emmanuel Macron but has been highly contentious politically. Still - opinion polls suggest that a large majority of t»»»

Russia launched strikes at Kyiv on Sunday that killed one person and wounded several one day after a deadly Ukrainian drone attack hit e-commerce warehouses near Moscow. Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 16, in an ever-escalating »»»

One person was killed and eight others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that included ballistic missiles, local authorities said on Sunday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuel Chaze reports from »»»

The ​international airport and seaport in Aqaba in southern Jordan was evacuated because of ‌a “specific and credible ‌threat,” ​the ‌US ⁠embassy ​said on ⁠X on Sunday. “We strongly advise all Americans to refrain (from) traveling to ⁠either the airport ‌or ‌seaport. Continue ​to ‌follow all Jordan»»»

Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait and Bahrain's militaries said on Sunday they were responding to Iranian aerial attacks, and air raid sirens sounded in the two Gulf countries as Tehran pressed its retaliatory strikes across the region. "Kuwaiti air defences are currently confronting hostile missile and »»»

New Delhi: The wife of an Indian hunger strike activist taken to hospital against his will accused the government on Sunday of "illegal detention" disguised as medical care. Police cited a court order and "deteriorating health condition" on Saturday when they picked up Sonam Wangchuk, who had refus»»»

Jerusalem: Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman has reclassified crocodiles from wild animals to “captive-bred wildlife”, a move that clears the way for the reptiles to be used for security purposes, including to deter prison escapes. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben»»»

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in Aqaba following a “specific and credible threat”, the US Embassy in Jordan said in an Instagram post on Sunday. The embassy advised US citizens to avoid travelling to either facility and urged them to continue following securi»»»

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in Aqaba following a “specific and credible threat”, the US Embassy in Jordan said in an Instagram post on Sunday. The embassy advised US citizens to avoid travelling to either facility and urged them to continue following securi»»»

At least two Palestinians were martyred and many others injured on Sunday in Israeli artillery shelling and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip amid Tel Aviv’s ongoing violations of a ceasefire in place since October 2025. The shelling, early on Sunday, targeted a gathering of civilians on Kashko Street i»»»

Instagram users across the UAE and around the world reported disruptions on Sunday, July 19, with thousands complaining of outages affecting the photo and video-sharing platform. Meta’s other services, including Facebook and Messenger, were also hit by reported issues, with users facing difficultie»»»

Andy Burnham arrives in Downing Street with something few incoming British prime ministers enjoy - political momentum and public goodwill. After years away from Westminster, the former Greater Manchester mayor has returned to national politics promising to revive the economy, spread opportunity bey»»»

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it intercepted and destroyed a US MQ9 drone in Ahvaz, a city in the eastern Khuzestan region that borders Iraq, Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. An MQ-9 is a large, remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicle designed primarily for intelligence, sur»»»

Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress to block a sweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, warning that it would raise prices for American consumers. The revised Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 was introduced in the Senate on Thursday, days after Graham died. T»»»

DAKAR: The number of ​confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌has ‌increased ​to 2,267, ‌including ⁠893 ​deaths, government ⁠data showed late on Saturday. The figure represents the ⁠total number ‌of ‌confirmed ​cases ‌as of ‌Friday, according to a situation report ‌that documente»»»

Manama: Air raid sirens sounded in the tiny Gulf kingdom of Bahrain on Sunday as Iran and the United States traded fresh strikes over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the interior»»»

TAIF: The second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb ended on Saturday after 46 competitors battled it out in 10 classes, in addition to the Ladies Cup taking place. The event was held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation at Aqabat Al-Muhammadiy»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

ALMATY: The UAE Women’s Jiu-Jitsu National Team continued the country’s strong campaign at the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship by winning six medals in the women’s competition on Saturday at Almaty Arena in Kazakhstan. The two gold, one silver and three bronze medals took the UAE’s overall tally »»»

Hezbollah has held a mass funeral for dozens of people, most of them fighters killed in the most recent fighting with Israel, in southern Lebanon's Majdal Selm. The Iran-backed group does not reveal the number of fighters it has lost in the latest war. But it has organized several funerals during t»»»

Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolizing a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost their houses in th»»»

President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks wrapped up in Italy. It is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Suleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2»»»

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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to inspect their tyres regularly and ensure they meet approved safety standards, warning that soaring summer temperatures can increase the risk of tyre blowouts and serious traffic accidents. The reminder forms part of the force's "Safe Summer" and "»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is remembered for stunning goals, iconic celebrations and unforgettable players. But behind many defining moments is another battle, one fought from the touchline. At World Cup 2026, several of the tournament’s biggest results were shaped not only by individual brill»»»

The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first U.S. military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. Iran rapidly announced its own retaliation, saying two U.S. bases in Kuwait were targeted in response to more than a week of intensifying attac»»»

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Dubai: There was a time when summer in Dubai meant one thing: escape. Yesterday, it meant making an impossible choice. Do you moonwalk at a Michael Jackson tribute show at Coca-Cola Arena? Or do you drive to Abu Dhabi and lose yourself in Atif Aslam’s soulful ballads at Etihad Arena? That was my fa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two US Soldiers Killed, One Missing in Iran Strike on Jordan Base 19-07-2026 11:08 AM The latest deaths brings the US death toll in the war»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lionel Messi has dazzled once again on football’s biggest stage and now stands just one victory away from ending his remarkable World Cup journey in perfect fashion as defending champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in what promises to be a spectacular FIFA World Cup fin»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

Bulgaria has clearly demonstrated that its foreign policy is fully anchored in the European Union (EU) and NATO, and there should be no doubt about that, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. At the same time, after 20 years of EU membership, Bulgaria shoul»»»

More than 50,000 US military personnel are currently deployed across the Middle East, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. "More than 50,000 US men and women in uniform are operating across the Middle East. They remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready," CENTCOM said in a statemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices surged more than 4% on Friday, reaching their highest levels in over a month as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran heightened fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude settled at $88.10 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate closed at $82.49, w»»»

Newsmax, the US cable news network that describes itself as the country’s fourth-largest cable news channel and is available in more than 100 countries, is preparing to expand its brand into Bulgaria, Mediapool reports. The company has announced that it has reached agreements for further internatio»»»

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s military said on Sunday it was responding to aerial salvos fired by Iran a day after the Gulf state faced barrages from the Islamic republic that struck a power plant and oil facility. “Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, following»»»

The Hungarian government has announced a major overhaul of environmental and corporate tax rules that is expected to have significant implications for companies from China operating in the country’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry. Government unveils sweeping reforms affecting battery a»»»

Dubai: Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2026 during the 62nd Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night, held Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Soriano, who also won the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown awards during the coronati»»»