RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, held several calls with his counterparts from Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan to discuss critical developments in the Middle East. Prince Faisal and the foreign ministers of Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan hav»»»

RIYADH: The Discover Asir platform has been ranked among the world’s top 10 websites for foodies seeking culinary experiences in 2026, according to the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, and based on an evaluation by an international panel of experts. Asir Development»»»

Damascus, July 12 (SANA) Canadian and Turkish ambassadors have welcomed the inaugural session of Syria’s newly elected People’s Assembly, describing it as an important milestone in Syria’s political transition and a step toward restoring the sovereignty of the Syrian people. Canadian Ambassador to »»»

LONDON: Two people were killed and 23 others injured in 20 road accidents across Syria over the past 24 hours, state news agency SANA reported Sunday, citing the Syrian Civil Defense. The Civil Defense said teams provided first aid to the injured before transferring them to hospitals, while also se»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany: Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job. Trained in computer vision, a critical part of autonomous and intelligent driving systems, Peil could onc»»»

MAKKAH: Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz received Mouloud Al-Mashhadani, the consul general of Iraq and permanent representative of Iraq to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in Makkah. In a separate meeting, Prince Saud received Permanent Representative of Palestine to»»»

RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,293 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 1,218 unexploded ordnances, 65 anti-tank mines, eight improvised explosive devices, and two anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The exp»»»

JENIN: Israeli bulldozers continued on Sunday to raze agricultural land in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. Local sources said Israeli bulldozers resumed work in the morning, clearing agricultural areas and uprooting olive trees, causing extensive damage to residents»»»

RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,293 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 1,218 unexploded ordnances, 65 anti-tank mines, eight improvised explosive devices, and two anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The exp»»»

MAKKAH: Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz received Mouloud Al-Mashhadani, the consul general of Iraq and permanent representative of Iraq to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in Makkah. In a separate meeting, Prince Saud received Permanent Representative of Palestine to»»»

AMMAN — Japan sees Jordan as a strategic gateway for expanding its economic engagement in the Middle East and seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation beyond traditional development assistance towards investment, technology, logistics and regional connectivity, Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Hideki Asa»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) has welcomed the signing of a letter of intent between the government, represented by the Ministry of Labour, and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to launch a technical cooperation programme that supports and promotes decent work in the garmen»»»

France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the »»»

Police on Sunday said that there is no evidence that the suspected murder ​of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at ⁠her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with what police described as "serious injuries". T»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment 'xenophobic' and several French politicians have also slamm»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar spent two hours answering questions from internet users during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit on Saturday evening, offering insight into both government policy and his personal life. Two-hour online Q&A attracts huge interest Although currently on h»»»

Idlib, July 12 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan announced on Sunday that a series of agricultural projects will soon be launched in Idlib province, including a sheep research center, upgraded olive oil quality testing facilities, expanded land restoration works,, and support for irriga»»»

Collagen-based films developed at the Russian Academy of Science's Institute of Cytology and the Ioffe Institute help regenerate damaged organs and tissues. The collagen films are implanted into the damaged area, where they not only support cell growth on their surface but also encourage cells from»»»

In an interview with bTV on Sudnay evening, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev said: "We find ourselves in a paradoxical situation - on the one hand, we must take measures to resolve the crises in Bulgarian education, but on the other hand, we must not rush." Commenting on the results»»»

Egypt has reviewed the implementation of water cooperation projects with several Nile Basin countries and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional development through a $100m financing mechanism for priority projects, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. According to a minis»»»

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk announced that the remaining payments due to sugar cane farmers will be disbursed next week, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to meeting its obligations to growers and supporting domestic agricultural production. Farouk said the move reflects»»»

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBDL Learning Group to develop training and professional education programmes aimed at strengthening trade-related skills, building institutional capacity, and supporting economic transformation across »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani offered his condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. On his account on X, HE the Prime Minister wrote: "We extend our deepest condolences to »»»

CAIRO: Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, authorities said on Sunday, the latest in a series of discoveries that officials hope will boost tourism. The tomb, identified as belonging to a man named Paser, was found by a Dutch archaeological missi»»»

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Share: Illustration – The world can hold the prison door open. Only the Iranian people can walk through it. The United States cannot choose Iran’s future—but it can help create the conditions for Iranians to choose it themselves. By: The Editorial Board , Opinion The U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Underst»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: On this tragic occasion, we recall the prominent role played by the late Emir in supporting Lebanon and standing by its people t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah extends deepest condolences to the State of Qatar, its Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, its government, and its people on th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the funeral prayer for the forgiven, by Allah's will, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at the Imam Muhammed ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque today. Also performing the prayer that was held a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Mourns Former Qatari Emir, Praises His Support for Resistance 12-07-2026 20:14 PM Hezbollah StatementsHezbollah extended on Sunda»»»

RIYADH: Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launchpad for any actions or attacks against Saudi Arabia, regional or GCC countries, the country’s foreign minister said during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart on Sunday. The meeting between Fuad Hussein and Prince Faisal b»»»

Dubai: Gold prices could face a decisive test from July 13 to 17 as a packed economic calendar gives investors fresh clues about US inflation, interest rates, consumer spending and the strength of China’s economy. For UAE residents, the main question is whether these releases will push local gold r»»»

Tunis, July 12 (TAP) – Registration is now open for participation in Expoprotection 2026, scheduled for November 3 to 5, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France, the Tunisian Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) announced.In a statement, CEPEX...»»»

New Delhi: The Government of India announced that Monday will be observed as a day of official mourning following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In a statement on Sunday, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said flags across In»»»

Poland has commemorated the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, a large-scale ethnic cleansing operation perpetrated by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators during World War II and a hot-button topic that sparked a recent diplomatic clash between Warsaw and Kiev. Multiple events were held across Poland o»»»

DOHA: The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of the State of Qatar's great statesman, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognized for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort,»»»

In a significant development within the mining industry, China’s Zijin Mining Group has announced its agreement to acquire the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from the U.S.-based Newmont Corporation for a sum of $1 billion. This transaction marks a pivotal moment as Newmont continues its strategic»»»

Salaries at state-owned companies should be adjusted downward, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Saturday. According to him, remuneration at some state enterprises is unrealistically high. He argued that current pay levels are based on flaw»»»

The newly elected leader of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), Radan Kanev, Sunday said on Nova TV that he has not been mandated by the party for a joint presidential candidate with GERB but with the right-wing opposition. He was commenting on GERB leader Boyko Borissov’s statement that centre-ri»»»

A high-speed police chase ended in a serious crash late on Friday night in Székesfehérvár after a 17-year-old driver attempted to evade officers. They had tried to stop a Honda travelling at excessive speed by using flashing lights and sirens, but the teenager ignored the signal and sped away. Acco»»»

LONDON: An Israeli workers’ strike on the Allenby Bridge since Thursday has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of Palestinians who use the bridge crossing to travel abroad through Jordan or return to the occupied West Bank. It is located in the Jordan Valley and is officially known by two othe»»»

Arab Finance: PARAGON | ADEER has sold out The Nexus Phase, the first phase of its flagship Sumou Boulevard development, within just 48 hours of its official launch, generating total sales of EGP 7 billion, according to a press release. The Nexus Phase features a mix of residential, commercial and »»»

PARIS: France’s main energy provider on Sunday said three nuclear reactors had been temporarily shut down and eight others were operating at reduced power due to the heatwave sweeping France. “Due to the weather conditions and to comply with regulations on (cooling water) discharges, and thus to pr»»»

CARACAS (Sputnik) A second aircraft carrying humanitarian aid from Russia has arrived in Venezuela for victims of the devastating earthquake, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday. The plane was met at the airport by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil and Russian Ambassador Sergey Melik-Bagd»»»

In an assertive maneuver that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, has announced a significant increase in oil prices for March deliveries. This decision comes at a time when the world’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid change»»»

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief »»»

The political landscape in France changed this week after the appeal court judges upheld the guilty verdict against Marine Le Pen for misappropriating European Parliament funds, but reduced the five-year ban on her standing for public office to fifteen months. Time already served, said the Paris co»»»

KUWAIT/MANAMA/ABU DHABI: The State of Kuwait has declared four days of official mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide and at its diplomatic missions abroad following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a st»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a broader government reshuffle aimed at implementing an "updated political strategy". Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had ​proposed replacing Prime Min»»»

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed eight people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, putting his country's air defence sy»»»