LONDON: The former president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, met former Mossad spy chief David Barnea in Budapest, Hungary, in 2024 and 2025 as Israel attempted to groom the hardline politician to become the new Iranian leader in the event of regime change in Tehran. The plan failed, the New York Tim»»»

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 African immigrants in the space of a month in a crackdown by authorities that has coincided with a series of sometimes violent protests against illegal migration. More than 80 percent of the immigrants sent home were from Malaw»»»

BEIRUT: Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced by months of conflict have begun returning to their homes in the country’s south after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on June 26 that brought hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah to a halt. A more limited return »»»

Tunis, July 13 (TAP) – The Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Tunisian Union of Social Solidarity (UTSS) signed a partnership agreement on Monday during a ceremony chaired by Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali and attended by UTSS...»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s development trajectory over the past decade proves that national progress is shaped less by external conditions and more by the willingness of states to make hard, strategic decisions in the face of those conditions, the Kingdom’s minister of economy and planning, Fais»»»

LONDON: The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. “Anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face u»»»

ABUJA — Nigeria's crude production reached a 74-month high last month, authorities said over the weekend, hitting an average of 1.56 million barrels per day, or 104 per cent of its OPEC quota.Africa's largest oil producer has increased production in recent years in part by cracking down on theft wh»»»

President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the strategic waterway. The maritime blockade was due to begin at 2000 GMT on Tuesda»»»

The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to its lowest level this century, underlining a slow-moving long-term de-dollarisation by central banks to diversify away from the world's dominant reserve currency. The process is going to take some time as the greenback remains »»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Monday during which she announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would file complaints with the U.S. Justice Department and state prosecutors' offices in the United States over the deaths »»»

CHICAGO: As Argentina prepare for a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday against England, the team’s success in the competition is being overshadowed by several controversies. The first was Egypt’s disallowed goal in the July 7 clash that the South Americans went on to win 3-2 in the final minutes, pro»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Chief Executive Officer Abdel Wahab Rawad and Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in phosphate fertiliser production and the mining sector.The talks focused on»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) on Monday held talks with Sudanese Ambassador to Jordan Hassan Dahab on expanding economic cooperation and strengthening business ties between the two countries.ACC President Khalil Haj Tawfiq said the private sector aims to increase trade and investment »»»

LONDON: The UK on Monday said it would provide £10 million ($13.4 million) in funding to support early recovery efforts in the Gaza Strip, as it called for faster international action on a 20-point peace plan for the region. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the money would go to the UN Horizon »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HH Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council in the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, who offered condolences on the passing of HH th»»»

Forget last week's NATO summit where Donald Trump put the alliance through an emotional rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the so-called coalition of the willing - aka Nato minus the United States - serving up some more serene summitry on the eve of the traditional military parade»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received more mourners offering condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Lusail Palace on Monday morning. HH the Amir received Their Excellencies the Sheikhs, ministers, and dignitaries, as well »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will begin enforcing a naval blockade of Iran on July 14 at 20:00 GMT, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said on Monday. "As of 2000Z [20:00 GMT] on 14 July 2026, U.S. Central Command will begin enforcement of a naval blockade of all I»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf received Paschal Donohoe, the managing director and chief knowledge officer of the World Bank Group, in Riyadh on Monday. The parties discussed topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Jedda»»»

Tunis, July 13 (TAP) - Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and his French counterpart, Laurent Nuñez had a phone call on Monday.During the conversation, the two ministers discussed a number of issues related to the responsibilities of their respective...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Tehran had always been the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and would remain so. "[US President Donald Trump] is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Ho»»»

The burnt remains of a Jewish ambulance service are shown March 23 in London after arson linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Britain has designated the IRGC and two other groups as threats to national security. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA/ July 13 (UPI) -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard»»»

People protest over power outages in Havana on Wednesday. Five years after the historic social uprising of July 11, 2021, Cuba is experiencing daily protests. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's administration expanded its economic campaign against the Cuban g»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Lusail Palace this evening FIFA President HE Gianni Infantino who offered his condolences to His Highness on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bi»»»

Hungary’s Parliament on Monday evening approved the 17th amendment to the country’s Fundamental Law, introducing one of the most far-reaching constitutional overhauls since the new Tisza-led government took office. Hungarian Parliament voted to remove president Sulyok from office The package, adopt»»»

An Israeli military vehicle covered with netting to protect against FPV drones patrols on the Lebanese side of the border, as seen from an undisclosed location on Monday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 13 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Lusail Palace on Monday evening with HH Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, who offered condolences to His Highness on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Than»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with President of the Republic of Iraq HE Nizar Amidi, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Also present were HH the De»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HE President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al Sharaa, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh »»»

Tunis, July 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met Belgian Ambassador to Tunisia François Dumont at the ministry headquarters on Monday, who paid him a farewell visit at the end of his...»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco HE Aziz Akhannouch, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Also present»»»

DOHA: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The president and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Deputy Pri»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at Lusail Palace on Monday evening with HH the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Fa»»»

Brussels, July 13 (SANA) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said Monday that Syria has succeeded in remaining outside the regional tensions, while stressing the importance of preserving the country’s stability amid ongoing challenges. Speaking to »»»

BELGRADE - At the opening of a workshop on the role and the responsibilities of a National Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday the objective was to finish Stage 1 of a nuclear programme by mid-»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HE Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the»»»

Doha: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by HE Deputy»»»

LONDON: The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. “Anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face u»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to remove obstacles to the implementation of joint projects with Russia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office said on Monday. "During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, the president emphasized the need to intensify the implementation of»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HRH Governor of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who offered his condolences to His Highness on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Lusail Palace this evening. Als»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh»»»

The two visits of former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Budapest may have been far more than academic engagements, according to a bombshell report by The New York Times. Citing American, Iranian and former Israeli officials familiar with the matter, the newspaper claims the conferences ho»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HE Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Ethiopian Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at »»»

Doha: Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HE the Ethiopian Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival»»»

​The Saudi national team’s elimination at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup — and their failure to defeat Cape Verde — was not surprising at all. Argentina struggled against them, and Spain and Uruguay were unable to defeat them. Perhaps the problem lies with the team or elsewhere, but I rule o»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu to discuss continued cooperation in the fields of rule of law, electoral reforms, media freedoms, human rights and strengthening of democratic institutions. "Macut stressed that Serbia is com»»»

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the scene of one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area in the southeastern Almeria province. A British woman was confirmed to have died Sunday night of injuries sustained in the fires. She was among ei»»»

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged Spain to strengthen its prevention measures after one of the country's deadliest wildfires in recent history killed 13 people and razed a huge area. The prime minister was visiting the area to meet emergency servies as they worked to extinguish it. FRANCE 24's Sar»»»

The EU and Britain on Monday imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence officials and private companies over a major cyberespionage campaign targeting European infrastructure in a bid to destabilise the EU and its partners.   The European Union and Britain on Monday im»»»

Former Lithuanian prime minister and parliament speaker, currently MP Saulius Skvernelis has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag as prosecutors pursue a bribery investigation linked to alleged corruption at the State Plant Service, public broadcaster LRT.lt reported on July 10. As reported»»»