Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says
BUNIA: Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health Organization official said, warning that the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official data suggest. The figures und»»»
India's Hindu nationalists take 17th-century king as new anti-Muslim symbol
Statues of 17th-century king Shivaji have been erected across various Indian cities over the past few years by Hindu nationalist groups, who view him as a symbolic defender of Hindus against Muslims. The campaign marks another act of intolerance toward Muslim and Christian minorities, who have been»»»
UK police investigate Reform donations: report
LONDON: Britain’s hard-right Reform UK party was facing new questions about financial gifts on Friday after a report said police were investigating donations by the mother of a convicted fraudster. It came as authorities confirmed that a snap UK vote in which Reform leader Nigel Farage will go up a»»»
Israeli settlers demolish Palestinian school in occupied West Bank, Education Ministry says
LONDON: Israeli settlers demolished the Yanoun Mixed Basic School in a hamlet south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education. In a statement, the ministry said the school in Yanoun, which served about 15 pupils from first»»»
UK police launch murder investigation into death of former minister Ann Widdecombe
LONDON: British police said they had launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former government minister whose death was announced earlier on Friday. Widdecombe was a Conservative member of parliament between 1987 and 2010, and held several junior ministerial »»»
Finally healthy, music lover Muchova eyes Wimbledon glory
PRAGUE: Karolina Muchova’s injury-plagued career was in danger of coming to a premature end just four years ago, but now the Wimbledon finalist is on the brink of a life-changing moment at the All England Club. Muchova will play in the first all-Czech Wimbledon final on Saturday against 21-year-old»»»
Indian cricket board to review T20 team's 'bad phase'
New Delhi: India's cricket board will review the T20 team's performance after a dismal run that saw the world champions lose successive series in Ireland and England, a top official said Friday. India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England on Thursday, handing the hosts a»»»
Bulgaria, Germany Discuss Implementation of EU Migration and Asylum Pact
The President of Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), Dr. Hans-Eckhard Sommer, and Ivan Ivanov, Chairperson of Bulgaria’s State Agency for Refugees under the Council of Ministers, discussed the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum in Bulgaria and Germany, the»»»
U.N. panel calls Peru ex-President Castillo's detention arbitrary - UPI.com
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo (C) attends a public hearing at the Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice in Lima, Peru, in November 2025. The court sentenced Castillo to 11 years, five months, 15 days in prison for conspiracy to commit rebellion. File Photo by Renato Pa»»»
Reports: Qatari mediators travel to Iran to try to save cease-fire - UPI.com
U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L), Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani speak ahead of talks between the United States and Iran at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21. On Friday, Qat»»»
Pakistan Builds First Merchant Ship in 40 Years – But Can It Build an Industry?
Pakistan has started building a container ship at the Karachi Shipyard – the first in four decades. Policy Research Institute of Market Economy Chief Development Officer Ali Ehsan spoke to Sputnik.Why Did It Take 40 Years?Without continuous orders, shipyards cannot retain skilled workers, suppliers»»»
Interior Ministry Report on Magnitsky-Sanctioned MP Delyan Peevski Reaches Parliament
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has submitted to the National Assembly a report on an operational inquiry concerning Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski, who is sanctioned for corruption under the US Global Magnitsky Act. The report contains records from an international»»»
38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant protests
LILONGWE, Malawi: Malawi said Friday it had brought 38,000 nationals back from South Africa in a month as part of an exodus of foreigners fleeing anti-migrant threats and violence, with six dying on the way. South Africa has been rocked by weeks of protests and unrest targeting immigrants, who stan»»»
Abu Dhabi launches central hub for autonomous vehicle oversight
Abu Dhabi: Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has inaugurated a central control room dedicated to managing and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) o»»»
The quiet truth about Hungary’s “golden visa”
A guest column for Daily News Hungary by Emese Széll, Private Real Estate Advisor to Premium Clients in Hungary If you follow international property headlines, you have probably read that Hungary “reopened its golden visa” in 2024 — a rare move at a time when the rest of Europe was quietly closing »»»
Chile, Argentina revive mining treaty with $20.7B pipeline - UPI.com
Argentina is experiencing a new wave of mining investment, particularly in copper, while Chile seeks to capture more of the economic activity linked to those projects. File Photo by Mario Ruiz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, July 10 (UPI) -- Chile and Argentina have revived a nearly three-decade-old treaty to»»»
Dubai Customs gears up for 3 million summer travellers
Dubai: Dubai Customs has raised its operational readiness for the peak summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai’s airports during the first half of July. The preparations are being carried out through an integrated operational plan designed to ensure»»»
Khalifa Fund launches AI training programme for entrepreneurs in Al Ain
Abu DHabi: The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the second edition of its “Prompt Engineering” programme for members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Al Ain, as part of efforts to equip entrepreneurs with artificial intelligence (AI) skills and support the growth of innovative»»»
TUNINDEX closes Fridays session at new historic high
Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) - The TUNINDEX rose by 0.82% on Friday, reaching a new historic high of 20,158.70 points, on a robust trading volume of TND 14.3 million, reports stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The SIPHAT share posted the best performance of...»»»
President Erdogan’s unusual gift to NATO leaders sparks surprise
After a NATO summit focused on Iran, Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised leaders with an unusual gift: engraved vintage revolvers with live ammunition. The unexpected presents created diplomatic and logistical challenges, with several leaders saying »»»
Why NATO's Best Anti-Aircraft Missiles Can't Stop Russian Combined Strikes on Ukraine
The Russian military’s strategy of combined aerial attacks, involving waves of strike drones followed up by ballistic, cruise or hypersonic missiles, has proven highly effective not only in the Ukrainian theater, but Iran’s defense against US and Israeli aggression, says Russian defense analyst Ale»»»
Nigeria opens Chinese-built $250mn lithium plant, targets leading role in battery supply chain
Nigeria has opened a $250mn lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, marking a step in the country’s effort to capture more value from its mineral resources and position itself in the global battery supply chain. The Diamond New Energy lithium mining and processing plant, located in Endo in Nasa»»»
EU Council Adopts Five Recommendations for Bulgaria's Economic, Social, Labour, Structural, Budgetary Policies
The European Council on Friday adopted country-specific recommendations for the Member States, including five recommendations addressed to Bulgaria covering economic, social, employment, structural and budgetary policies. The Council recommends that Bulgaria adhere to the maximum growth rates of ne»»»
Sudanese return home to a capital unready to welcome them
KHARTOUM: In the year since the Sudanese army recaptured the capital Khartoum from a paramilitary force that had seized it at the outset of civil war in 2023, more than 2 million of the 5 million people who fled their homes in the city have returned. But although the authorities promised a quick re»»»
UN nuclear watchdog has lost all knowledge of Iran’s nuclear program: UN political chief
NEW YORK: The International Atomic Energy Agency lost continuity of knowledge across all of Iran’s declared nuclear facilities following US and Israeli strikes that began Feb. 28, 2026, which “could not be restored,” a senior UN official told the Security Council on Friday. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN und»»»
Over 95,000 evacuated as heavy rains hit Beijing
Beijing: A total of 95,657 people from 36,279 households in Beijing had been evacuated as of 5 p.m. on Friday, as authorities intensified flood-control measures and carried out emergency relocations in preparation for heavy rainfall. A new round of heavy rain began battering the city on Friday, wit»»»
Heavy rain threatens Oslo World Cup parties as Norway take on England
OSLO: Norway’s famed “row” celebration may be one of the viral sensations of the World Cup in North America, but fans in the capital of Oslo might need their waterproofs when their side take on England in the quarter-finals on Saturday if forecast heavy rains arrive. The team’s five games so f»»»
Behind Khamenei’s funeral, Iran’s bid to show strength
Ahou Koutchesfahani, scholar in international relations and Iran expert, analyses the funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by the Islamic Republic. The regime is seeking to send two messages: to its own population, by showcasing its control and ability to»»»
Biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan after landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes Friday as Typhoon Bavi crawled towards Taiwan after having triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines. The tropical storm is the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan in more than three decades. Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippi»»»
Breaking - PM Péter Magyar: Hungary's RRF plan accepted
Hungary’s Recovery and Resilience Plan has received unanimous approval from the EU finance ministers, removing the final obstacle from bringing home thousands of billions of EU funds, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Friday. Péter Magyar hails “superhuman effort” “Many did not believ»»»
Sabarimala rolls out AI crowd control, digital reforms
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major overhaul of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Friday announced a series of sweeping reforms, including complete digitisation of pilgrim services, AI-based crowd management and a significant expansion of online accommodation booking, ahe»»»
UAE Ministry of Interior issues six key safety checks for motorists before long-distance travel
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued six safety recommendations for motorists travelling by road, urging drivers to carry out essential vehicle checks before setting off to help ensure their safety and prevent breakdowns during their journeys. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Housing bill to become law at midnight if Trump doesn't veto it - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't sign the bipartisan housing bill that is set to become law at midnight if he doesn't sign it or veto it. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- A bipartisan housing bill that swept the House and Senate is set to become law at midnig»»»
European Union orders fixes to 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram - UPI.com
Brussels advised Meta to make changes to its Facebook and Instagram products, saying their addictive nature was a violation of EU digital services law. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The "addictive design" of Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms breaches EU digi»»»
CNN postpones first MENA-hosted Global Perspectives event in Doha amid regional tensions
LONDON: CNN has set a new date for its flagship Global Perspectives event in Doha after postponing the region’s first edition of the series amid regional tensions. The event, which brings together dignitaries, political and business leaders and other figures for discussions on geopolitics, technolo»»»
Tanker traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran clashes
DUBAI: Daily tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have slowed on Friday, after the US and Iran exchanged hostilities this week and renewed their arguments over who was in control of passage through the critical waterway. The attacks renewed concerns about the recovery of global oil s»»»
Rutte, Zelensky to attend Ukraine ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting, Elysee says
PARIS: NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join Monday’s “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency said on Friday. The meeting will be aimed at building on momentum to help Ukraine following the NATO summit in Turkiye thi»»»
Hundreds welcome Salah’s Egypt home after best World Cup run
El Alamein, Egypt: Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt’s national football team on Friday after the country’s best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina. A sea of fans dressed in red, white and black filled the grounds outside the »»»
US Strike Near Iran’s Bushehr Site Risks Igniting Middle East Nuke Trouble — Analyst
A recent US strike near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was a “deliberate and short-sighted political gamble” that could further destabilize the Middle East, Qian Yaxu, PhD, from the Center for Regional and Country Studies at Southwest Jiaotong University, told Sputnik. Iran and Israel had long »»»
India seeks to quell fears over ethanol-blended petrol
New Delhi: India sought to allay concerns on Friday over its drive to expand the use of ethanol-blended petrol after motorists complained that the biofuel could damage vehicles or affect their performance. E20 petrol, a fuel containing 20 percent ethanol, has come under scrutiny after viral social »»»
Supreme Court's TPS ruling limits paths to legal recourse - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A person rides a motorcycle through street fires, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 1, 2024, a day after gang violence left at least five dead and twenty injured. File Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA-EFE July 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's decision to »»»
Muchova, Noskova put friendship on hold to fight for Wimbledon title
London: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will fight for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, but the Czech pair's bond will remain intact no matter who wins their first Grand Slam crown on Centre Court. Muchova and Noskova have been friends for several years, spending time together off the court and »»»
Serbia, Hungary to continue good cooperation, Djuric says after meeting with Hungarian FM
ROME - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Hungarian Deputy PM and FM Anita Orban at a summit of FMs of the Friends of Western Balkans group and Western Balkan FMs in Rome on Friday. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Djuric said the two countries would continue their good cooperation and that t»»»
Netanyahu is in a “Hysterical” State due to Poll Results: Israeli Media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Netanyahu is in a “Hysterical” State due to Poll Results: Israeli Media 10-07-2026 16:00 PM Anger prevails within the Likud party after rep»»»
Israeli drone target again Kfarreman town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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What will Aoun discuss with Trump in Washington?
President Joseph Aoun is preparing a comprehensive file ahead of his pivotal talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, including Lebanon's requests for international economic aid and a reconstruction fund - under the exclusive supervision of the Lebanese state, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper repor»»»
How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-dip»»»
Iran ramps up regional pressure after renewed US strikes
Following fresh US strikes during the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran stepped up pressure by targeting US allies and threatening American bases across the region in an effort to force Washington back to the negotiating table. According to FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, despite Donald»»»
Eye on Africa - UN 'deeply concerned' by ongoing drone attack in Sudan
In tonight's edition, the ICC is laying the groundwork for investigations into some of the atrocities committed during Sudan's brutal war. Also, rights activists, politicians, developers and business leaders are in Geneva for the AI for Good Summit. And, South African artist Credo V. Daniels has ha»»»
N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’
North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commission meeting. The country also announced plans to bolster its spying activities in South Korea “in a radical way”. North Korea will strengthen its nuc»»»