Seoul: Republic of Korea's crude oil supply remains stable despite renewed tensions in the Middle East, the country’s industry ministry said Tuesday, vowing to closely monitor major shipping routes in the region. "Republic of Korea has already secured crude oil equivalent to 110 % of last year's le»»»

Manama: Bahrain's Defense Force said on Tuesday that its air defense systems had repelled new Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. In a statement, the General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said Iran was continuing its systematic hostile campaign through attacks targeting civilians in»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Tuesday it was still uncertain whether the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) would extend licences issued to the Serbian oil company NIS and Hungary's MOL after July 31, and noted that strategic dialogue »»»

When economists list Central and Eastern Europe’s export strengths, they name software engineers, automotive components and agricultural commodities. They rarely mention one of the region’s most quietly valuable exports: the men and women who run the world’s merchant fleet. That omission is about t»»»

For decades, a university degree was considered the safest path to a well-paid career. However, Romania’s labor market has changed significantly. Today, skills, certifications, experience and technical expertise often matter more than formal education, especially in industries facing severe talent »»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — a sitdown that comes as the Israeli military begins its first withdrawal from Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered agreement. Why it matters: The Trump administration is politically invested in strengthening Ao»»»

Washington: Pakistani-American physician and human rights advocate Dr Asif Mahmood has been unanimously elected chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), becoming the first South Asian to lead the bipartisan federal body that advises the US government on rel»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas on Tuesday expressed solidarity with peaceful student protesters, criticising the use of force against them and asserting that the right to dissent is fundamental to democracy. In a statement shared on social media, Tovino questioned the handling of peaceful dem»»»

Former Hungarian Prime Minister and Fidesz president Viktor Orbán has been spotted at Frankfurt Airport while waiting to board a commercial Lufthansa flight to Budapest, according to a reader photograph published by investigative outlet Átlátszó. Reader photo shows former PM at airport before retur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, received HE Bakary Yaou Sangary, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of Niger, who is currently visiting the cou»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2-L) participates in a panel at the NATO Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7. File Photo by Yonhap South Korea's proposed cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is aimed at enhancing their own respective contributions to »»»

Dubai: Meet the woman the bees don't sting. Kids at Terra have a name for Dr. Meriem Hammal. They call her the Bee Fairy Lady. No suit. No veil. No gloves. Just her and the hive. "I qualify myself as an accidental beekeeper," she says. It's not false modesty. Her entire path into this world happene»»»

RIYADH: Islamic banks account for about 76 percent of the sector’s assets in Saudi Arabia, with Vision 2030 driving growth in corporate finance, infrastructure and small-business funding, a new analysis showed. In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings said the Kingdom has one of the world’s largest»»»

The personal information of all South Korean diplomats is believed to have been leaked due to a data breach at the Korean National Diplomatic Academy, officials said Tuesday. The academy, in southern Seoul, is seen here Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Personal information of all South Korean diplomats was»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in the village of Mais Al-Jabal 21-07-2026 11:04 AM Latest »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced the commencement of the local dates festival showcasing the finest rutab dates varieties. The festival, which is set to start from July 25 until August 10, 2026, at the Eastern Square in Souq Waqif, celebrates Qatar's rich agricultural heritage, p»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhy the youth jobs crisis is becoming globalTimothy RooksYoung people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospects. https://p.dw.com/p/5HFFeApprenticeships»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army shelled a number of targeted areas in southern Lebanon and carried out bombings of houses and infrastructure, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Tuesday. "Since early morning, the Israeli army has been shelling several areas of southern Lebanon with»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a strike on a US base in Jordan, the destruction of a missile defense radar system and an F-15 fighter jet, Press TV reported on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Press TV reported the IRGC had attacked the US Ahmad Al Jaber ai»»»

Dubai: Emirates Skywards members can convert 350 Miles into Dh10 cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and lifestyle outlets across the UAE under a summer promotion running until September 30. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The offer is available through Skywards»»»

Doha 21 July (SANA) – The State of Qatar affirmed that the Iranian attacks on its territory constitute a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct infringement upon its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the»»»

From January 2022 to June 2026, Kumtor Gold Company CJSC transferred $1,233,216 billion in taxes and other mandatory payments to the budget of the Kyrgyz Republic. The company’s revenue for this reporting period amounted to $4,991,956 billion, with net profit over the 4.5 years amounting to $2,196,»»»

Cryptocurrency mining farms will not be disconnected in Kyrgyzstan, Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov said at a briefing in response to a question from 24.kg news agency. According to the minister, there are two crypto mining facilities operating in the country—one in Kemin and another in Toktogul »»»

Singapore: A Singapore court sentenced an Indian tourist to more than two years in jail over a failed bid to steal a diamond by hiding it in his accomplice's mouth. Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai, 41, and his accomplice visited a jewellery store in Singapore's Chinatown on June 19 with their eyes »»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived on a visit to the Philippines, where he will take part in events under the auspices of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a Sputnik correspondent reported. Lavrov will take part in the annual meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers and »»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) welcomes North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (L) ahead of a meeting in Moscow on Monday. The two sides blamed the United States and its allies for tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Russia's Foreign Ministry said. Photo courtesy of Russian Foreign M»»»

CAIRO: An Israeli ‌airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said. Medics said the Israeli strike on the family house in the Sabra neighborhood killed the man, Firas Al-Masri, his wife, Salsabeel, and their»»»

BUENOS AIRES: Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country’s status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament. But Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood. “I think we deserve some credit »»»

DUBAI: Nearly two decades into her modeling career, Shanina Shaik, an Australia-born model of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Lithuania descent, said the moment that stayed with her most was not a runway show or magazine cover but the day she turned down a job. In a post on Instagram this week, the Aust»»»

Amman, Jordan: Jordanian air defense systems successfully intercepted and neutralized five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) originating from Iran overnight and early Tuesday morning, according to an official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces--Arab Army (JAF). Accor»»»

Once the China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway is launched, Kyrgyzstan will break the transport deadlock and become a transit country, President Sadyr Japarov said. According to him, the new railway line will provide Kyrgyzstan with access to global transport routes and strengthen the country’s econo»»»

Al-Hilal’s Italian coach Simone Inzaghi has expressed a strong interest in signing compatriot Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan during the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sport Italia. As reported by Saudi sports daily Arriyadiyah, the Italian channel has indicated that Al-Hilal’s manage»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar has opened applications for the 2026-27 Tasweer Residency, inviting photographers and visual storytellers aged 21 and above who are based in Qatar to apply for the program's second edition. Applications will be accepted from July 21 to September 3 for the f»»»

Deputy Ombudsman Maria Filipova has asked Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) to investigate sharp increases in heat cost allocation service fees for the 2026/2027 heating season affecting customers of Toplofikatsiya Sofia - the capital's heating utility, the press centre of the Ombudsman said»»»

The number of tourists visiting Kyrgyzstan has increased to 13 million annually, compared with 2–3 million before 2020–2021, President Sadyr Japarov said. According to him, the growth in tourist arrivals reflects the development of the economy and the increasing recognition of Kyrgyzstan internatio»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is expected to present a plan to his US counterpart Donald Trump Tuesday on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which Israel has made a key condition of its withdrawal from the lands that its troops occupy in the country's south. Lebanese President Jos»»»

Demonstrators in the Indian capital have marched to parliament as they demand the sacking of the country's education minister. The youth-led Cockroach movement, started as a satirical&»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s jiu-jitsu national team concluded an outstanding campaign at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship and the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from July 13 to 19, winning 55 medals across the U-16, U-18, U-21 and adult categories. The team fini»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center redeemed SR17.1 billion ($4.5 billion) of domestic sukuk before maturity and simultaneously issued SR17.2 billion in replacement sukuk across five tranches, extending the government’s debt maturity profile through 2041. The liability-management»»»

MADRID: New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people. The players enjoyed drinks on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arte»»»

The State paid advances for road construction without having approved projects for the roads in question, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov said in a bTV interview here on Tuesday. Shishkov presented during a briefing on Wednesday information about contracts signed for»»»

Parun, Afghanistan: Rescuers were struggling to reach residents trapped under mud and boulders in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, after a major flood smashed through one province killing at least 23 people. Around 100 people are unaccounted for, the national disaster agency and the provincial gover»»»

Representatives of "Democratic Bulgaria" said their parliamentary group will decide whether to support the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base only after receiving detailed information from the government and the country's security institutions. Speaking to reporters, Iva»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said that Kyrgyzstan’s land is not being sold and that plots allocated for investment projects account for less than 0.1 percent of the country’s territory. He made the statement in a public address. According to the head of state, after the clarification of the state border»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is leading the Middle East in attracting artificial intelligence data center investment, thanks to its abundant energy resources, economic scale and long-term diversification strategy, according to Mehdi Paryavi, founder and CEO of the International Data Center Authority. In an»»»

Dubai: A UAE business generating Dh2.9 million in annual revenue and making Dh2.5 million in profit could still qualify for Small Business Relief, but it may miss the benefit if the option is not selected when filing its corporate tax return. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

The UAE’s payments landscape quietly changed this week. With the rollout of Jaywan, the country’s first national card scheme, the UAE has joined a small club of nations that have decided their everyday transactions are too strategic to be left entirely to foreign networks. This is not just another »»»

Solar photovoltaic and wind energy production During the week of July 13, solar photovoltaic energy production decreased in most major European electricity markets compared with the previous week. France registered the largest decline, 14%, followed by Spain, with a 5.4% drop. Italy and Germany reg»»»

Organising a city break may appear straightforward, but the quality of the experience often depends on decisions made long before departure. When we travel for only a few days, every hour matters. Poorly chosen accommodation, inconvenient transport connections or unavailable attraction tickets can »»»

The Justice Department under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced findings Monday that the University of California San Diego School of Medicine unlawfully used race in its applications process. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- The University of California Sa»»»