CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Monday condemned attacks by Iran against Arab countries as a “violation of international law,” stressing that the sovereignty of Arab states was a “red line” and would remain a top priority during his tenure. Speaking at his first press conference»»»

Iran's military forces recently carried out heavy air strikes on bases belonging to Iranian Kurdish militia groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. These unprecedented attacks underscore Tehran’s fear that these militias could become more offensive amid the instability fuelled by the war with Israel and the US.»»»

Iranian drone strikes have destroyed a number of US HIMARS missile launcher systems in Kuwait, Fars news agency has reported. The outlet also said that three American officers were killed and several others wounded – a claim US Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied. On Sunday, Axios journalist Barak»»»

Frankfurt: Volkswagen's boss told employees Monday a further 50,000 jobs could go at the German auto giant, according to an internal memo seen by AFP, confirming reports the group is targeting 100,000 cuts worldwide. "The next step is to bring our overheads down to a competitive level," Oliver Blum»»»

The French president has once again been spotted wearing sunglasses indoors. On this edition of Entre Nous, we look at what’s behind the shades: why he wears them, what they reveal about France’s eyewear industry, and why another type of glasses – smart glasses – is having a moment too.»»»

In less than 24 hours, a fleet of tiger helicopters will fly over Paris during the July 14 parade. They are among the French Army’s most formidable combat aircraft. Four of them were, in fact, recently on a mission in the Middle East. They destroyed several Iranian Shahed drones that were targeting»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), an affiliate of the University of Sharjah (UoS), has announced that Thursday, July 16, is expected to mark the first day of the Islamic month of Safar 1448 AH, based on astronomical calculations. The centre said Mu»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese negotiators are set to meet their Israeli counterparts in Rome on Tuesday for a sixth round of direct, US-brokered talks, with the session scheduled to run over two days. The meeting builds on the framework agreement both countries signed in Washington, D.C., on June 26. Under the »»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany's Ruhr Valley: Cities on brink of financial collapseSabine KinkartzWith tax revenues down and social spending up, more and more cities and towns in the Ruhrgebiet are struggling. Oberhausen is particularly deep in the red. https://p.dw.com/p/5GsjiCentro is an Oberhausen succe»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to charge all cargo shipped through Hormuz to pay for keeping the strait open, and to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships. "The Hormuz Strait is OPEN," he posted. "We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ship»»»

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new political strategy and a government reshuffle, with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepping down from her position. Zelensky says he has offered her a new role focused on relations with a key international partner, while calling for a “ren»»»

British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said in a statement Monday that the joint sanctions brought against Russia by Britain and the European Union send the message that Russia "cannot hide behind its use of these proxy groups" in cyberattacks across Europe. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»

A 24-year-old woman has been charged by the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office with driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing her Porsche on Sofia's Ring Road early on July 12. The accused, identified as D.A., is the daughter of former long-serving Sofia municipal councilor Orlin Alexie»»»

Former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) Executive Director Stoyan Mavrodiev is expected to be extradited from Serbia to Bulgaria on Tuesday, following approval from the Serbian authorities. Belgrade authorized the extradition last week without holding a court hearing. At the time, Interior Minister»»»

Lebanese authorities said Monday they had detained a Syrian commander from the Islamic State group, as Damascus investigates an IS-linked cell accused of bombings during a visit by France's President Emmanuel Macron. In a statement, Lebanon's Internal Security Forces (ISF) said they arrested the su»»»

Bulgaria's record 5.7% deficit has launched a national search for a villain and three candidates dominate the conversation: Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the euro, and Brussels, but the timeline supports none of them. What it supports instead is a less satisfying conclusion, which is that the crisis »»»

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rose Garden Club luncheon at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 6. On Monday, he said the United States will take over control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be paid to do so. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Preside»»»

Manila: A dispute over the use of the word "assassin" dominated Day 6 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday (July 13, 2026). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThis underscores how both the prosecution and defense are battling n»»»

Students of the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) staged a protest on Monday demanding the resignation of Rector Prof. Miroslav Dachev, following unsuccessful attempts to meet with him in person. The protest included a march to the Education Ministry and the Culture Ministry. The pr»»»

Colt Gray is charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers, at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., in 2024. File Photo via Barrow County Sheriff's Office/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- A Georgia teenager accused in the shooting death of four people at a high school is expected»»»

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have confirmed that they will not contribute financially to NATO’s newly announced EUR 70 billion military support package for Ukraine, despite backing the alliance’s joint declaration at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara. The clarification came days after a»»»

Tucked into the very popular Tahlia street in Riyadh, Opinion, a new cafe from Alkhobar has drawn customers with its fun takes on matcha lattes. The cafe stands out with its burgundy aesthetics and 24/7 opening hours. The outside seating has a summery vibe with colorful furniture and umbrellas, a r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between the United States and its European NATO allies are going through their worst crisis since World War II, former US Envoy to NATO Ivo Daalder said in a comment to Bloomberg out on Monday. "It is pretty clear that this is the worst crisis in the transatlantic allia»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's richest man takes on Big TechNicolas MartinSupermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. https://p.dw.com/p/5GpiNThe Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl, has built new headquarters for it»»»

JEDDAH: A tiny seabird that typically spends much of its life in the open ocean has made a rare appearance inland in Saudi Arabia, providing researchers with one of the most unusual bird records ever documented in the Kingdom. The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced the fir»»»

A spokesperson of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said that the powerful Iranian Armed Forces will not allow the United States to meddle in the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances. “As previously warned, we will not, under any circumstances, allow the US t»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States struck Iranian equipment overnight and may assume permanent security operations in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran broke a military agreement, escalating tensions in a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»

The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commi»»»

At least 400 French firefighters were battling a wildfire of "exceptional scale and virulence" in forest outside Paris for the second day straight amid a "red" heatwave alert in the Ile-de-France region, 40 miles southeast of the capital. Photo by Frank Desprez/Seine-et-Marne Fire and Rescue Servic»»»

RIYADH: On the occasion of France’s National Day on July 14, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave highlighted the strength and momentum of relations between Paris and Riyadh in an interview with Arab News en Francais, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the centenary of their »»»

First published in Deník N. MEPs have voted on whether Big Tech companies such as Meta, Google and Microsoft should have the right to scan our unencrypted messages and emails for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Although a majority of lawmakers opposed it, a legislative trick used by the Europea»»»

Dubai: For UAE travellers planning a European summer holiday, 2026 has turned into one of the most challenging travel seasons in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.First came flight disruptions linked to regional conflicts, followed by fewer flight options o»»»

Dubai: Britain has unveiled plans for one of its toughest measures yet against Iran, proposing legislation that would ban the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and make supporting the force a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Also Read: Who are Iran’s IRGC and why the »»»

London: At least 2,700 people could have died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to a study released Monday. Experts from Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine used weather data, climate model»»»

Athens: Fire has severely damaged a badminton hall built for the Athens 2004 Olympics, causing the roof to cave in. The fire department said it sent nearly 40 firefighters and 13 vehicles to contain the fire, which started late Sunday, inside the hall, which had not been used for several years. It »»»

Hungary’s National Assembly convened on Monday for a politically charged session dominated by debate over the government’s proposed constitutional amendment, while the opposition Fidesz and Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) parliamentary groups stayed away from the proceedings. Fidesz and »»»

Arab Finance: The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce have signed a guarantee agreement under the UN International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention), according to a statement. Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Tra»»»

LONDON: US Congressman Ro Khanna has accused the Israeli government and military of lying about his detention during a visit to the occupied West Bank. The California Democrat representative posted footage on social media of Israeli settlers and soldiers blocking the path of his convoy last week, T»»»

MANILA: The Philippines has strengthened cooperation with Saudi Arabia in addressing human trafficking, authorities say, following a joint program in Manila on knowledge sharing. The Philippines hosted this month a delegation from the Saudi National Committee on Combating Human Trafficking under a »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing its economy, improving its armed forces and achieving new results in the defense industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "We are developing our economy, strengthening our finances, improving our armed forces, achieving new results in the fi»»»

Dubai: Dammam recorded the fastest residential property growth among Saudi Arabia’s main cities during the first quarter of 2026, with the value of home sales rising 71% in three months to SAR3.6 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Around 2,900 homes were sold in »»»

RIYADH: Middle East and North Africa venture funding showed signs of deeper stress in the first half of 2026, with startup investment falling 22 percent year on year to $1.35 billion while deal count dropped 41 percent to 214 transactions, the lowest half-year total since at least 2022, according t»»»

Supplies are being funneled from Europe to Ukraine's ports via Romania, which is why Russia's latest barrage of precision strikes, including on Izmail, has been so relentless, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik. The strategic goal of this pummeling of Ukraine’s po»»»

TUNIS, July 13 (TAP) – The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) will continue on Tuesday, starting at 10:00 a.m., its plenary session to examine two draft laws.The first concerns the approval of a guarantee agreement signed on November 3, 2025...»»»

RIYADH: Dammam led Saudi Arabia’s residential property market in the first quarter of 2026, with quarterly sales values surging 71 percent year on year to SR3.6 billion ($957 million), latest data showed. According to real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell, around 2,900 hom»»»

There's a new buzz around campus as the UAE's first native swarm of bees has found a home at Deira International School (DIS). DIS has become the first school in Dubai to join Terra Expo City Dubai's Hundred Hives initiative, bringing a working beehive onto campus and giving thousands of students a»»»

Kochi: In a first for Kerala, a BJP councillor will take the oath of office from inside a central jail on Tuesday after the Kerala High Court allowed the swearing-in ceremony to be conducted within the prison premises. R. Sugathan, elected from the Vazhottukonam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corpo»»»

The number of foreign students at the University of Food Technologies in Plovdiv has doubled in 2026, rising from 100 to 200, the university told BTA on Monday. The figure is expected to increase further as admissions are still open. The university emphasized that international enrollment has been »»»

President Joseph Aoun vowed Monday not to compromise on Lebanon's sovereign rights or the security of its southern border, ahead of crucial regional negotiations in Rome. Aoun insisted on a full Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territories and a written commitment from Israel that it has no amb»»»

LONDON — World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging.European equities were muted and the dollar was mixed against main rivals."While [oil] prices are still not at cri»»»