Fields medal honours four mathematicians as AI reshapes the profession
The International Mathematical Union awarded the prestigious Fields Medal to four mathematicians on Thursday, including only the third woman to receive the honour, as researchers weighed the growing impact of artificial intelligence on a field increasingly being reshaped by the technology. The worl»»»
Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'
Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy. Iran and the United Stat»»»
Elmurza Satybaldiev re-elected President of Kyrgyz Volleyball Federation - | 24.KG
Elmurza Satybaldiev has been re-elected President of the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan. The decision was made at the federation’s reporting and election conference held the previous day. The former member of the Zhogorku Kenesh was the sole candidate for the position and received unanimous su»»»
US Imposes New Tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 Trading Partners
The United States is imposing new Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies over what it calls failures to ban and enforce restrictions on imports of goods produced with forced labor, the US Trade Representative said. The new duties will generally range from 10% to 12.5%, depending on whether the targete»»»
EU fines Google €890mn over search self-preferencing, Play Store rules
The European Commission has fined Google €890mn for breaching the Digital Markets Act, finding that the company favoured its own services in search results and blocked developers from steering users to cheaper offers. The commission issued two separate penalties on July 23, of €460mn and €430»»»
Czech PM Babiš leads business delegation to Serbia to boost investment ties
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš led a high-level business delegation to Serbia on July 23, seeking to deepen trade and investment ties as Czech companies pursue opportunities in infrastructure, defence, transport, healthcare and advanced technologies, Serbian news agency Tanjug reported»»»
'No one’s assets are safe': Araghchi, Iran’s top diplomat, warns US asset seizure sets ‘incendiary precedent’
In a sharply worded statement on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denounced what he described as an American effort to seize Iranian assets to cover "unrelated future claims", warning that the move risks unraveling long-standing international norms on sovereign property and coul»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: The Nato-Russia clash mission creep
The stochastic war continues to escalate into a brutal tit-for-tat missile war with both sides continuously rolling out new and improved weapons that could eventually lead to a direct clash between Nato and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has given up on expecting any real material »»»
Trump Vows to Use Frozen Iranian Assets to Reimburse Shipping Losses
Any damage to ships, cargo or related assets will be paid for with “Iranian Money that the United States has in its possession, and controls,” US President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social. The US is moving from stealing Iranian assets to openly spending the loot.In May, Iran had called on the»»»
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
MANILA, Philippines: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas. Rubio, who held talks with his Rus»»»
Replica of the Virgin Mary’s House draws Catholic devotees in the Philippines
ALFONSO, Philippines: The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine located in Ephesus, Turkey, where the mother of Jesus is believed to have spent her final years. Thousands of miles away, nestled in a field outside Manila, a replica in the Philippines welcomes devotees in Asia’s biggest Catholic natio»»»
Senate committee delays vote on CDC director nominee because of Murkowski absence - UPI.com
Sen. Lisa Murkowski was absent because of a family emergency. A Senate committee postponed a vote to forward the nomination of Erica Schwartz for CDC director to consideration by the full body because there were not enough Republicans present to support the move. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
Trump says frozen Iranian assets will pay for damage to shipping
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US would begin using frozen Iranian assets to pay for ships and cargo damaged by strikes in and around the Gulf. “Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice, that from this point forth, any and all damages done to Shi»»»
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump’s new tariffs go into effect
VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada is intensifying negotiations with the United States to reach a comprehensive trade deal but is prepared to respond should President Donald Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods go into effect. The new»»»
Trump’s new tariffs draw global backlash, with Brazil threatening WTO action
SYDNEY/BRASILIA/MEXICO CITY: Australia said Friday that new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump “make no sense,” while Brazil denounced them as “arbitrary and unjustified” and threatened retaliation and legal action. Mexico, meanwhile, said the measures would have little practical effect on i»»»
Justice Department withdraws subpoenas for New York Times reporters - UPI.com
The Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas it issued to reporters from The New York Times over reports that President Donald Trump switched from the new Air Force One to the old Air Force One on a trip home from Turkey over security concerns. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July »»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 24)
The war between the United States and Iran entered a 13th consecutive night of US airstrikes, while the United Nations warned the Middle East is approaching the "unimaginable." The latest escalation is pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel, raising security concerns across the Gulf and keeping the»»»
Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries on Thursday, replacing temporary levies that expire on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade measures. The White House said the duties target countries that have failed to curb imports m»»»
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel -- throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed. Riyadh has long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting especially after the»»»
Trump administration to raise tariffs on goods produced with forced labor - UPI.com
The increased duties will affect products from dozens of countries. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday announced tariffs of 10% to 12% for nations that have not enforced the United States' ban on forced labor, which follow months of investigations into 60 nations for not prohibiti»»»
Lavrov-Rubio meeting: Ukraine war, dead Anchorage plan, renewed bilateral ties (VIDEO)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila, Philippines. The two diplomats did not make any statements or take questions from reporters before or after the meeting, which lasted around 35 minutes due to»»»
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect
VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada is intensifying negotiations with the United States to reach a comprehensive trade deal but is prepared to respond should President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods go into effect. The new tariff»»»
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump’s new tariffs go into effect
VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada is intensifying negotiations with the United States to reach a comprehensive trade deal but is prepared to respond should President Donald Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods go into effect. The new»»»
7 in 10 Filipinos say VP Sara Duterte must answer impeachment charges: poll
Manila: Seven in 10 Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should answer the impeachment charges against her, according to a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released as the Senate impeachment trial enters a critical phase. The nationwide survey, conducted from June 20 to 29 — about »»»
Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
McALLEN, Texas: A nun who was taken into immigration custody last month in Texas said Thursday that she went into a cold sweat as two armed men approached her while she walked to Sunday Mass in her habit, thinking about the day's Bible readings and carrying little more than her rosary and cellphone»»»
Trump says frozen Iranian assets will pay for damage to shipping
President Donald Trump said late on Thursday that the US would begin using frozen Iranian assets to pay for ships and cargo damaged by strikes in and around the Gulf. "Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice, that from this point forth, any and all damages done to Ships, »»»
Cash relief: Pag-IBIG releases ₱5.82B in emergency loans — find out if you're eligible, know deadline
Manila: The Pag-IBIG Fund has released ₱5.82 billion in emergency loans to more than 803,000 members just weeks after launching a special financial assistance programme designed to help Filipinos cope with the economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Special Assistance for»»»
US government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
NEW YORK: Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the US government on Thursday grudgingly withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The withdra»»»
US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The levies, which take effect Friday, range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and i»»»
US to impose forced labor tariffs on many trading partners
BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS to impose forced labor tariffs on many trading partnersEmmy SasipornkarnThe Trump administration is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of US trading partners. https://p.dw.com/p/5HfKaThe global tariffs are the latest in a new wave of duties from P»»»
Rashid Al Athba wins individual skeet gold at ISSF World Cup
Qatar shooter Rashid Saleh Al Athba won gold medal in the men’s individual skeet competition at the ISSF World Cup (rifle, pistol, shotgun) currently being held in Hangzhou, China, with the participation of a select group of world champions. This is the first individual gold medal ever won by a sho»»»
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Is Kazakhstan quietly ditching Russia?
China’s continuously growing leverage over Russia is not in question and reports in recent days have continued to stress the point. For instance, Beijing has apparently flexed a muscle by declining to provide marine propulsion systems needed for Russia's planned expansion of the Northern Sea Route,»»»
Golfers bid farewell to Indian Ambassador Vipul at QGL tournament
Tribune News Network TNN Members of Qatar Golf Lovers (QGL) paid a warm farewell to their patron HE Vipul, Ambassador of India to Qatar, by organising a special golf tournament in his honour as he prepares to assume his new diplomatic assignment as Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia. The farewell »»»
Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’ on Iran
US President Donald Trump has told Axios that he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations against Iran, saying Tehran “haven’t received enough pain yet”. “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it,” Trump wa»»»
Maldives president receives credentials of Qatar’s ENVOY
QNA Male President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received the credentials of HE Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar (non-resident) to Maldives. The ambassador conveyed the greetings and wishes of good health and happiness from the Amir His Highness»»»
UN missing persons chief says search efforts advancing in Syria but still no office in Damascus
NEW YORK CITY: The head of the UN body tasked with finding missing persons in Syria revealed that her agency processed more than 75,000 documents over the past year, a ninefold increase over the previous 12 months. However, authorities in Damascus have yet to grant her a permanent office inside the»»»
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel
President Donald Trump on Thursday set a new condition to a US-Saudi nuclear deal signed the previous day by insisting the agreement was "totally subject to" the Gulf kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. Riyadh has resisted normalising relations with Israel, especially after the Gaza war, and the n»»»
Middle East war's economic impact 'could get worse' if Houthis join in
US President Donald Trump threatened Yemen's Houthi rebels with "major military punishment" after they launched missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea. Concern has sparked across the globe regarding the rebels' involvement in the war. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.»»»
Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country »»»
Ghana’s president asks for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘escalating xenophobic attacks’
Ghanaian President John Mahama on Thursday called for an African Union (AU) debate to "formally address the escalating xenophobic attacks" on foreign nationals in South Africa. More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa and several have died over the past two months amid rising»»»
EU fines Google €890 million for competition breaches, risking Trump ire
The European Commission on Thursday fined Google a total of €890 million for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act by restricting customer access to its competitors' services. The move risks escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the EU of targeting US tec»»»
Reinstating Fedorov 'only right decision Zelensky can make', MP says
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday he would accept no other government position besides his former job, escalating a political crisis that has gripped Ukraine at a pivotal point in the war with Russia. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ukranian MP Liudmyla Buimi»»»
Liwa Dates Festival grows into a hub for agriculture and heritage
Abu Dhabi: The 22nd Liwa Dates Festival showcased how heritage events can support food security, empower farmers and preserve the UAE’s agricultural heritage. Combining agricultural competitions, heritage activities, family entertainment, educational programmes and sustainability initiatives, this »»»
Laura Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war
KYIV: Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround on the war that could have political reverberations back in Washington. Loomer had spen»»»
Investopia brings together UAE and India business leaders in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Investopia launched a new edition of the ‘Investopia Dialogues’ today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking its fifth consecutive edition in India. The event brought together over 500 leaders, senior officials, investors, and entrepreneurs from the UAE and India. The dialogues aim to strengthen»»»
US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that the United States would inflict "major military punishment" on Iran if Yemen's Houthi group continues attacking ships in the Red Sea. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said the United States would hold Iran directly responsible for any futu»»»
Wadii Jary and Ayachi Zammel granted presidential pardon
Tunis, July 23 (TAP) - Wadii Jary, former president of the Tunisian Football Federation, and Ayachi Zammel, a former candidate in the 2024 presidential election, have been granted a presidential pardon, an informed source told TAP news...»»»
Hormuz, Red Sea crises pull Middle East into ‘widening circle of confrontation,’ UN chief warns
NEW YORK CITY: The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, warned the Security Council on Thursday that the security crises in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea risk pulling the Middle East into “an ever-widening circle of confrontation,” as he called for the full restoration of international na»»»
Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN?
Four women and two men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis. Observers say it is difficult to pick a favorite, given that the world's major powers are divided on the outc»»»
PM Magyar unveils pay caps, VAT cuts and wealth probes
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar presented a wide-ranging package of government reforms on Thursday, including salary caps at state-owned companies, possible VAT reductions, retrospective wealth investigations and a review of public-spending oversight. The Péter Magyar press conference also ad»»»