Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri hopes a meeting set for Tuesday between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump will yield positive results. Berri told local news platform al-Afdal, in remarks published Monday, that he only cares about reaching a real solution, regardless of where that»»»

Nagpur: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the Third BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting, hosted in Nagpur, India. The meeting brought together transport ministers and senior officials from BRICS member states as part of India's 2026 BRICS Presi»»»

London: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, on Monday welcomed his seventh housemate at 10 Downing Street since he began patrolling the corridors of power more than 15 years ago. "Politicians come and go; cats are permanent," Larry's X account @Number10cat posted, as the country's chief mou»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total firm commitment for the long-haul jet to 31 aircraft as it pushes ahead with plans to connect Riyadh to more than 100 destinations by 2030. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

DUBAI: Bahrain said on Monday that hostile drones targeted civil air navigation equipment in the Bahrain Flight Information Region, but that the attack did not disrupt air traffic. The Civil Aviation Affairs authority said the equipment was targeted during what it described as "Iranian aggression" »»»

Caracas: The UAE has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its emergency response to the disaster. Delivered through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, the shipment includes medical supplies,»»»

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Manama: Bahrain's civil aviation body said that Iran had targeted its air navigation systems with drones on Monday, though traffic remained unaffected. "As a result of a hostile Iranian act of aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, civil air navigation systems serving the Bahrain Flight Informa»»»

Dubai: Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to elevate their relationship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, critical minerals and security, as Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Islamabad in nearly two decades, a diplomatic mile»»»

Washington, July 20 (SANA) Average U.S. gasoline prices have climbed above $4 a gallon for the first time in months as the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets and raise concerns over oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters, citing data released o»»»

The Hungary interest rate could fall again on Tuesday, 21 July, when the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) holds its next policy meeting. Analysts widely expect a 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the central bank’s base rate from 6% to 5.75%. The decision could gradua»»»

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two me»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air expanded its widebody fleet plans by confirming orders for 34 additional Boeing and Airbus aircraft, reinforcing the state-backed carrier’s international growth strategy. The Public Investment Fund-owned airline exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreaml»»»

After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech ​outside 10 Downing Street on July 20 and formally tenders his resignation to King Charles, Andy Burnham will be received in Buckingham Palace to be made the country's seventh prime minister in a decad»»»

Opposition party GERB said it would support the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base but criticized Prime Minister Rumen Radev over what the party described as contradictory messages regarding the presence of American military aircraft in the country. Speaking at a party b»»»

A mass fight near a restaurant in Sozopol left six people injured and resulted in three arrests, according to police information. The incident took place near the Calypso restaurant in the seaside town during the early hours of Saturday. A report was received by the local police department at aroun»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) has sent a letter to President Iliana Iotova urging her to convene the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) as soon as possible, the coalition's press centre said here on Monday. According to the letter, the war in Ukraine, instability in the Black Sea region, e»»»

The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes, with Washington launching a ninth consecutive night of attacks and Tehran responding with strikes targeting Gulf states. The escalation has raised concerns over regional security, travel, shipping routes and energy markets. UAE residents are advised to »»»

BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Monday he expected the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend licences for the Serbian oil company NIS and Hungary's MOL for another month. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. Re»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sanad reported record revenue of Dh4.31 billion in the first half of 2026, up 35% from a year earlier, as airlines increased spending on engine maintenance and sought faster access to parts, testing and repair services. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Mu»»»

Sanad has reported record revenue of AED4.31 billion for the first half of 2026, up 35% from the same period last year, driven by strong global demand for aircraft engine maintenance services and the expansion of its asset management business. The Abu Dhabi-based aerospace engineering and asset man»»»

A group of Khalifa University students has developed a UAE-based startup that aims to simplify cybersecurity compliance for organisations using artificial intelligence and automation. The startup, Barmous Compliance, was founded in 2025 and is currently preparing to launch pilot projects with early»»»

DUBAI: Jordanian Romanian shoe designer Amina Muaddi marked the first anniversary of her standalone boutique this week. Located in Paris, on Avenue Montaigne, the store is the celebrity designer’s first standalone opening since she launched her footwear brand in 2018. She posted on Instagram: “My f»»»

DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming»»»

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Britain was set to get its seventh prime minister in 10 years Monday when the king invites Andy Burnham (L) to form a new government, only four weeks after the former Mayor of Manchester was elected to parliament in a by-election. Photo courtesy of House of Commons/EPA July 20 (UPI) -- Andy Burnham»»»

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Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Monday slapped a 550-million-euro ($629 million) fine on online retailer AliExpress for allowing the sale of illegal products, including unsafe toys and cosmetics. "Risks must be identified and addressed systematically to ensure consumers can safely shop onl»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by more than four percent on AI concerns amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed more than 4 percent lower Monday, as artificial intelligence (AI) woes resurfaced amid es»»»

Residents of Varna’s Chayka neighbourhood have filed complaints with several institutions over a new construction project they claim is illegal, Kaloyan Botev, Stefan Stavrev and Prodan Radanov said at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the seaside city on Monday. The residents em»»»

The cause of the regular electricity outages in Kyrgyzstan is the extreme heat and a record increase in power consumption, the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NENK) reported. Due to the heavy load, power equipment is operating at its maximum capacity. As a result, temporary preventive outa»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. At the Cafe Relax bar in the historic center of Buenos Aires, fan»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s non-oil trade rose 13.1 percent year on year to 1.94 trillion dirhams ($527 billion) in the first six months of 2026, approaching the 2 trillion-dirham mark over a half-year period for the first time, new figures showed. Trade value was 39.6 percent higher than in the first half o»»»

Sharjah: One year after the Faya Palaeolandscape was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Sharjah has transformed the international recognition into a wide-ranging programme of scientific research, conservation and public engagement, investing Dh2 million in new research, establishing a dedic»»»

Women and girls in Kyrgyzstan continue to have more limited access to rights, opportunities, and resources compared with men. The UNDP Kyrgyzstan Gender Equality Strategy for 2023–2027, published on the organization’s website on July 17, says. The five-year strategy outlines the main areas of UNDP’»»»

East Rutherford, United States: US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina. Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president G»»»

The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation continues to verify information about citizens of Kyrgyzstan who may have been affected by the fires on July 18, 2026, in Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, and Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast of Russia. On July 19, embassy staff visited the hospitals wh»»»

East Rutherford, United States: It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy deservingly went to a formidable if unspectacular Spain side who were simply too strong, even without Lamine Yamal being at his thrilling best. The »»»

RIYADH: A consortium of Egypt’s Petrojet and Enppi has won a long-term engineering, procurement and construction framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman, giving the Egyptian alliance access to a project portfolio worth more than $6 billion, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Reso»»»

Russian athletes were not allowed to compete in Germany in connection with Russia’s fight against Nazism, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Monday. "I would like to remind the German Deaf Sports Association that without our country’s efforts, people with disabilit»»»

Damascus, July 20 (SANA) Syria‘s Federation of Chambers of Commerce and the Syrian-Chinese Business Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to expand trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, as Damascus seeks to strengthen economic ties with Beijing. The agre»»»

All media outlets have covered Spain's 1–0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final. Mediapool.bg reports that France's Kylian Mbappé finished as the tournament's top scorer, ending the event with ten goals. Dnevnik.bg carries an article titled "How the World Cup Became a USD 10 Bill»»»

Three days after a major disruption to Kyrgyzstan’s power system on July 17, the Ministry of Energy has yet to provide a detailed explanation of the cause of the blackout. Meanwhile, residents of Bishkek continue to report prolonged and repeated electricity outages. The large-scale outage on Friday»»»

Madrid: Spain's World Cup winners headed home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. The triumph has sparked an outpouring of national pride in football-mad Spain, where many younger support»»»

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat on Sunday, July 19, 2026, discussed with World Bank (WB) delegation ways to strengthen cooperation on power grid development, renewable energy financing and financial sustainability. This came during a video conference attended by Minister»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, met on Monday with US Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the United States of America in Doha, Mo Barghouty, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended t»»»

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the new UK prime minister Monday after being asked by King Charles III to form a government. Burnham is expected to announce his senior cabinet appointments later in the day. Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime min»»»

By winning the World Cup final against Argentina, Spain has become the first country to hold the men's and the women's title at the same time. The men's team is now at 38 consecutive successful games, a record. Now, Madrid is preparing for the celebrations that will mark the return of La Roja to it»»»