The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) says on X that, at President Trump’s direction, its forces “have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz”. This comes after explosions were reported by I»»»

New York: Justin Bieber has been added to the star-packed lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show as organizers confirmed Wednesday that the entire musical performance will last 11 minutes. Canadian megastar Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and K-pop sensation BTS for the Super Bowl-sty»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah’s fighters are devoted to martyrdom and religious leadership (Wilayat), presenting the world with an unprecedented»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The massive crowds in Iran and Iraq reflected unprecedented public support, saying the Islamic Republic is a system of the p»»»

Almost two centuries after British explorer Sir John Franklin and his men died amid paralyzing cold and ice in pursuit of the mythical Northwest Passage, the Arctic—in response to temperatures greater than at any time in the last ten thousand years—is melting at an alarming pace. Instead of heeding»»»

TEL AVIV, Israel: Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, warned Wednesday that the country has become increasingly isolated as its leadership has turned it into a “territorial pariah,” in a speech at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday.Emanuel’s co»»»

LONDON: Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract until 2034, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The deal, which was struck last year, sees the versatile 19-year-old head to London for a fee of around £44 million ($59 mi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei never asked anything of us; he gave us everything we requested, just as he did with martyred leader Sayyed Has»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Naim Qassem addressing Imam Khamenei: Your words are the light of our path, your meetings with us are an inexhaustible source of str»»»

DOHA: The International Padel Federation and the Qatar Padel Federation yesterday announced Doha as the host city for the 2026 and 2028 editions of the FIP World Cup, the most prestigious international competition for national teams. Both editions will be held at the iconic Khalifa International Te»»»

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Jalalzadeh addressed the public gathering held alongside the funeral procession of the martyred Imam, Sayyed Ali Khamenei (may his soul rest in peace), at Ashura Square in Beirut’s southern suburb. “I bring with me the greetings of the Iranian people to the Leb»»»

BAGHDAD: In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theaters stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq’s once-vibrant cultural scene. A few kilometers away, director Ali Al-Bayati oversees his camera operators as they adjust their lenses for a scene in his upcoming horror film»»»

NEW YORK: Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary schoo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei was a visionary leader and architect of contemporary Islamic civilization who stood firm with courage, resolve»»»

PARIS: A wildfire in central France has endangered residents of the town of Morthomiers and threatens to reach a nearby industrial site where KNDS produces munitions, which would pose a risk for explosions and further fires, local officials said on Thursday. KNDS confirmed the munitions production »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Not to Answer Vulgarity with Vulgarity, But with Action: FM 08-07-2026 22:50 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from archiv»»»

Nestle announced its second small coffee acquisition in as many months on Friday, buying Texas-based Chameleon Cold-Brew as it seeks to bolster its world-leading coffee business. The maker of Nescafe and Nespresso said Chameleon is the No.1 organic cold-brew brand in the United States. Nestle, whic»»»

LONDON: The secretary-general of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, delivered a televised address at a forum on the values of Islamic civilization in Tashkent on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, titled “Islamic Civilization: The Path of Peace, Tolerance and Enlightenment,” the Saudi»»»

Scaffolding and tarp cover much of the name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the building. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- A federal appeals co»»»

DOHA: Data released by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) showed that real estate sales transactions in 2025 continued to be concentrated in the most actively traded property categories, reflecting the market's dynamism, stable demand, and the importance of these segments in supporting t»»»

Washington, July 8 (SANA) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has informed Congress of his intention to remove Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a post on X, Rubio described the move as a historic step that would open new oppo»»»

Dubai: Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching Dh232 billion, representing a 2.4 per cent increase from the same period last year. The performance reflects the strength, resilience, and adaptability of D»»»

AMMAN — The Syrian-Jordanian Joint Free Zone's total revenue rose to nearly $3.96 million during the first half of 2026, driven by higher investment income, occupancy fees and trust fund revenues, according to financial indicators.During the company's board meeting on Wednesday, Secretary General o»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook as fighting reignited in the Middle East.Global economic growth is estimated at 3.0 per cent this year, said the International Monetary Fund, down from»»»

GENEVA — The AI boom has helped drive investments in intangible assets such as software, data and research to a record high in 2025, the United Nations' patent and innovation agency said Wednesday.These investments, which encompass research and development, software and data, brands, design and org»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah on Wednesday met Liam Byrne, a British MP and chair of the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade relations between Jordan and the United Kingdom.The talks focused on enhancing instit»»»