Damascus: Syrian state media said at least 19 people were killed on Saturday when two buses collided in the central-eastern region of the country. State television reported "the death of 19 people and the injury of 27 others in a preliminary toll from a collision of two passenger buses on the Damas»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to lead a fresh wave of Gulf project awards in the second half of 2026 as governments press ahead with major investment plans despite higher shipping, insurance and construction costs linked to the Iran conflict. A recent report by Abu Dhabi Commercial »»»

Damascus: Syrian state media said at least 19 people were killed on Saturday when two buses collided in the central-eastern region of the country. State television reported "the death of 19 people and the injury of 27 others in a preliminary toll from a collision of two passenger buses on the Damas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), HE Dr. Rania Al Mashat, underscored the State of Qatar's role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, while stres»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Visual Arts Commission is hosting the “Intermix Residency” open studio from July 28 to 30 in Diriyah’s JAX District, bringing together a select group of artists for an immersive and interactive experience that invites direct engagement with the public. The event marks the culminat»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian state media said at least 19 people were killed on Saturday when two buses collided in the central-eastern region of the country. State television reported “the death of 19 people and the injury of 27 others in a preliminary toll from a collision of two passenger buses on the Damas»»»

A satirical online campaign became a nationwide student movement, leading to protests, government talks and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan What began as a sarcastic social media post quickly transformed into one of India’s most talked-about youth movements. The Cockroach J»»»

The commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbia Central Headquarters declared a new battlefield equation amid Iran’s retaliatory operations against US military targets, warning that every Iranian citizen martyred in American attacks would be matched by the death of a US service member. As Iran continues it»»»

The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos. After a brief ceasefire in June following the signing of an interim deal to end the conflict, a battle for control»»»

SANTIAGO: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has reached an agreement to join Chile's Colo Colo, club president Anibal Mosa said on Friday. Vozinha, 40, will arrive as a free agent after his contract with Portuguese second-division side Chaves expired in June. "There is an agreement in place," Mosa told»»»

Russian troops struck logistics centers, production workshops and storage sites for long-range UAVs, fuel and energy, transport, and port infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian armed forces, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Saturday. Russian troops also hit temporary dep»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, the Israeli leader's office said. Since Trump's return to office last year, the two have already met six times, most recently on February 11 in Washington. But this visit comes at a time whe»»»

DOHA: United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) HE DrRania Al Mashat, underscored the State of Qatar's role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, while stressing the impor»»»

Grieving family members on Saturday buried four Palestinian men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers a day earlier in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians reported a series of violent settler attacks on other villages in the Palestinian territory late Friday following the deadly confrontatio»»»

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tell on Saturday buried four men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers in the village the previous day, local officials said. "Families of the four martyrs held a common funeral early this morning, around 1:00 am (2200 GMT), but the army restr»»»

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Madrid: Wildfires raging west of Madrid have burned up to 25,000 hectares, the Spanish interior ministry said Saturday. Flames have ravaged nearly 10,000 hectares in the Madrid region and "between 13,000 and 15,000" in the neighbouring province of Avila, the ministry said in a message sent to journ»»»

Dubai: An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported on Saturday near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor. "UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Om»»»

Israeli forces detained dozens of Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, with a wide-scale offensive reported in Nablus, where a joint attack by occupation forces and settlers led to fierce clashes and Palestinian martyrs. Head of Tell Council said Israeli occupation force»»»

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux on Friday as flames raged out of control. Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virul»»»

New Delhi, India: India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after mass youth-led protests demanded his ouster in anger over a string of irregularities in potentially life-changing exams. "I have sent my resignation letter to the prime minister," Pradhan said in a statement »»»

Dubai International Airport has topped global rankings for scheduled international seat capacity in July 2026, reinforcing its position at the centre of long-haul travel demand as traffic continues to recover across key corridors. Data published by the UK-based aviation analytics firm OAG shows the»»»

DUBAI: Batter Harpreet Singh Bhatia is set to lead the UAE’s national men’s team on their tour of Jersey and Scotland in the ICC CWC League 2 tri-series. The 15-member squad heads to Jersey on Saturday, where they will play a 50-over warm-up match against the hosts on both Monday and Wednesday at t»»»

DUBAI: Tonight, London’s O2 Arena will tonight host one of the world’s fastest growing combat sport franchises when BKB 57: Anarchy in the UK sees heavyweight Mick Terrill take on Florian de la Motte, as well as the bare-knuckle debuts of the Vargas brothers. But the sport could blossom closer to h»»»

Education minister sends resignation to PM Modi Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a post shared on his X account on Saturday. The move came hours before the third round of talks between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and th»»»

Fujairah: Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, becoming the first site in the UAE to be recognised for its Outstanding Universal Natural Value and the country's third World Heritage property. The decision was announced during the 48th session of»»»

Damascus, Syria: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged international support for Syria on Saturday as he visited the country, which is in transition following years of war and the 2024 overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. "I have just arrived in Damascus for a visit of sol»»»

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The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has called on businesses and workplace operators to strengthen preventive safety measures, urging organisations to ensure fire protection systems are fully operational and employees are prepared to respond to emergencies. The authority stressed the importance o»»»

Tunis, July 25 (TAP) - The weather is sunny to a bit cloudy in most regions, with scattered showers expected in the afternoon on western-northern and midland heights, gradually reaching eastern regions. The wind is blowing south in the north and...»»»

Imports of petroleum products to Kyrgyzstan decreased in the first five months of 2026, while supplies of liquefied gas saw significant growth, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Petroleum products and gasoline market From January to May 2026, Kyrgyzstan imported 413,136.3 tonnes of »»»

Hungary has only a few days of relatively comfortable summer weather left before another long-lasting heatwave arrives, according to medium-range weather forecasts. Forecasters say temperatures will begin rising steadily from next Tuesday, with early August expected to bring widespread highs above »»»

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people's hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to the toy. Punch was aba»»»

Rhiya Ahir, whose image became one of the defining visuals of the recent CJP protests and was widely shared across social media as a symbol of the student-led movement, has alleged that there is a concerted attempt to discredit her and distract from the larger cause by targeting her personally. Get»»»

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the city of Jizan in Saudi Arabia on Saturday as the fallout of the US-Israeli war against Iran spreads further across the Middle East. The Iran-backed group last week announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and has tar»»»

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its»»»

Moroni, Comoros: UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation. The ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares and narrow streets, some datin»»»

Bucharest: Romania shot down a drone in its airspace on Saturday for the second day in a row, marking the second time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it said. The NATO member bordering Ukraine has seen frequent drone incursions, including drones crashing on its soil, sin»»»

ICHIKAWA: Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to the toy. Pun»»»

Canada: The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Manin»»»

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced emergency services for issuing NRI certificates in view of upcoming college admission deadlines in India. The consulate said a limited walk-in facility will be available on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8.30am to 12pm at its Dubai premises. Get »»»

Dubai Police have disclosed new details of one of the most complex anti-narcotics investigations carried out by the force, revealing how a five-year intelligence operation led to the conviction of a man investigators dubbed the "drug emperor" for allegedly running an international trafficking netwo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has highlighted a major shift in the labour market across the industrial and energy sectors, with demand rising for advanced technical skills while routine administrative roles continue to decline. The ministry said the trans»»»

The Embassy of India in Tehran has confirmed that all 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA (IMO No. 8818219) are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters. In a statement issued on July 24, the embassy said it was aware of the incident an»»»

Dubai: A fresh confrontation between the Philippines and China unfolded in the disputed South China Sea on July 24, with both countries accusing each other of provoking the latest maritime incident near Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has shared that Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ve»»»

Oslo: Norway on Friday strongly opposed a new 12.5 percent U.S. tariff on its imports, calling Washington's unilateral measure unjustified. "We strongly disagree with the United States' unilateral use of tariffs against Norway and other countries. We also disagree with the justification for this ne»»»

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