Pakistan has renewed its diplomatic push to de-escalate the spiraling crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, urging all parties involved in the intensifying US-Iran military confrontation to exercise “maximum restraint” and prioritize the safety of international navigation. In an official statement releas»»»

Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members»»»

Toronto, Canada: Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday, the Swiss firm IQAir said, as Canadian authorities urged people to stay indoors. Toronto edged out New Delhi and the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa as wildfire smoke turned the skies a h»»»

London: The British government said Thursday it had taken British Steel into public ownership to "protect the future of steel production in the UK", fully nationalising the company after taking control from Chinese firm Jingye. "Today's decision secures the future of steelmaking in the UK, protects»»»

Tokyo: A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has already affected Kentucky Fried Chicken and a large sushi chain. Ezaki Glico, known for popular snacks like Pocky, said some of its ice cream products re»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWill gold prices extend their record-breaking run?Dirk KaufmannPredictions suggest the price of the precious metal will keep hitting new record highs as investors seek a safe bet in turbulent times. Some forecasts say prices could double within five years. https://p.dw.com/p/5H»»»

BusinessEuropeAI: Why Europe is falling behind, and how it can catch upAndreas BeckerEurope trails the US and China in artificial intelligence. Economist and Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says better research funding, venture capital and AI innovation can help it catch up. https://p.dw.com/p/5GfMl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Senior officials from the United Kingdom have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the leadership, government and people of Qatar following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to his remarkable legacy and enduring contribution to th»»»

Space, the Arctic, IT, and aviation offer substantial opportunities for bilateral cooperation between American and Russian enterprises, AmCham Russia President and CEO Robert Agee said in an interview with Sputnik. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump spoke earlier b»»»

KYIV: Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. AFP reporters in Kyiv saw more than a thousand people gathered on a central square, singing the Ukrainian national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and»»»

ABU DHABI: The UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced a new light heavyweight main event, UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov, for Saturday, July 25, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Bogdan “Hitman” Guskov steps into the headline bout after Khalil Ro»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a traffic awareness campaign targeting truck drivers and transport and freight companies, in cooperation with Dubai Police General Headquarters. The campaign runs throughout the summer from June to August, at truck rest areas and on main road»»»

TOKYO/BEIJING: Oil ​prices turned lower on Thursday as traders took profits while assessing the risks from a new wave of ‌US strikes on Iranian military installations that stoked fears of renewed full-scale conflict and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US struck Iran’s coastal defenc»»»

Dubai: India has directed shipping companies to stop deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, citing the heightened security situation in the Gulf. The order, issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) through Circular No. »»»

TORONTO: Ismawan Kosasih Dzabir brings more than two decades of experience to his role as chef de cuisine at Andaliman, the Indonesian restaurant at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai. Born in Indonesia, he has worked across properties including The Westin Jakarta and JW Marriott Marquis City Centre in»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 7. On Wednesday, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods. File Photo by Brazilian Government/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The Uni»»»

More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is disintegrating in the aftermath of its war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians. The vote tally, »»»

The mayors of four central Budapest districts have jointly called on the Hungarian government to take immediate action to tackle what they describe as the capital’s worsening public safety situation. Tamás Soproni (District VI), Péter Niedermüller (District VII), András Pikó (District VIII) and Kri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), held a community condolence meeting to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H »»»

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukrainian Defence »»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced that Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the most decorated and influential player in League of Legends history, has been named a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup through 2028. His career has elevated him to national hero status in t»»»

Amid deteriorating regional conditions and faltering US-Iranian understandings, Lebanese people fear that Hezbollah may once again launch a new round of war in support of Iran. This follows the party’s previous interventions, including its 2023 campaign backing Gaza and its retaliation for the late»»»

Dubai: Dubai carrier flydubai is pressing ahead with its expansion in Thailand, doubling its daily flights to Bangkok from July 18 as travel demand between the UAE and Southeast Asia continues to climb despite recent geopolitical uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

Fuel prices in Romania remained significantly below the European Union average for most of the period between March 1 and June 30, 2026, both in terms of retail prices including taxes and prices excluding taxes, according to the Romanian Competition Council, which is monitoring price developments f»»»

Romania's recent energy price surge has exposed one of the country's and Europe's main economic vulnerabilities: dependence on fossil-fuel imports, researches from the Romanian Economic Monitor (RoEM) - a project of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration (FSEGA) of the Babes-B»»»

In the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025 the fuel prices rose significantly, with diesel recording the steeper increase, however demand remained strong, particularly in March, despite the higher prices, President of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI) Dumitru Chis»»»

Romania’s growing energy costs have exposed one of the country’s biggest economic vulnerabilities—its dependence on imported fossil fuels—while accelerating the transition to renewable energy could strengthen energy security and improve long-term economic competitiveness, according to a new analysi»»»

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) on Wednesday upheld a legal provision adopted by Parliament that allows authorities, for an additional two-year period, to grant public financial incentives for installing boilers powered by fossil fuels - an exception to an EU directive.The CCR had been no»»»

NEW DELHI: India ‌has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy the country’s seafarers on vessels ​undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed fighting in the region. India is the world’s third-largest supplier of seafarers, with more than 300,000 sa»»»

NEW YORK: The International Criminal Court warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of the likelihood of new atrocities being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, urging member states to act immediately to prevent a repeat of the mass crimes that first prompted the court’s intervention two decade»»»

Beirut: Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of the Late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing his leadership as instrumental in elevating Qatar’s regional and international standing while underscoring his longstanding support for Lebanon during pivotal moments»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prominent media personalities, political analysts, academics and writers from across the Arab world and beyond have paid glowing tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as the visionary architect of modern Qatar whose leadership transform»»»

The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon, shortly after U.S.-sponsored Israel-Lebanon negotiations were held in Rome. "Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified three armed Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Beit Yahoun, located within the Security Zone in southern»»»

Dubai: The UAE is advancing new air cargo targets, digital trade systems and national logistics initiatives aimed at moving goods more efficiently and strengthening supply chains. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The UAE Logistics Integration Council reviewed progress o»»»

On July 16, 1945, the first test of the atom bomb was conducted at a base near Alamogordo, N.M. 1 of 6 | Scene from the first atomic bomb test 0.016 second after explosion at the Trinity site on a secret base on July 16, 1945, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The viewed hemisphere's highest point in this»»»

Doha, Qatar: On behalf of Government and people of India and Prime Minister H E Narendra Modi, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs H E Kiren Rijiju extended heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on July 14, 2026, on the sad demise of Father Am»»»

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz told his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in "security zones" it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz's office said the two men spoke overnight and the minister "e»»»

Narrowing the structural deficit is not a theoretical option but an immediate necessity to keep up the favourable perception of investors, the stability of the exchange rate, as well as to decrease the financing costs of the entire economy, Leonardo Badea, first deputy governor of the National Bank»»»

Romania could not avoid increasing taxes and duties due to the high budget deficit, says the president of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Daianu, who believes, however, that next year, there will be no need for new taxes and the economy could grow by over 2%.Daianu, who participated on Wednesday in the »»»

Snap elections could be a solution if they resulted in a new government, but opinion polls indicate the same "three camps," PSD Senator Radu Oprea stated on Wednesday."From my point of view?and this is a personal opinion?snap elections could have a positive aspect; when there is social tension, the»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday, regarding the declassification of the aid granted to Ukraine, that considering that it has a military component, it is good to remain "secret".He specified that the aid that Romania or other countries gave to Ukraine sometimes consisted of money, sometim»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday in Kyiv that Romania reaffirms its support for the international recognition of Ukraine's de facto borders and territorial integrity.President Nicusor Dan is attending the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit."Today, the Ukrainian people are defending their histor»»»

Strengthening Ukraine's air-defense capabilities remains a priority, in particular through systems and interceptors able to counter ballistic missiles, underscores the Kyiv Declaration signed Wednesday by the leaders participating in the Ukraine - Southeast Europe Summit, among them President Nicus»»»

A day after Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared that Bulgaria was not part of the "Coalition of the Willing," Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova signed the Kyiv Declaration, which recognizes the coalition's role in supporting Ukraine and expresses Bulgaria's readiness to strengthen its participatio»»»

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz parliamentary group has called on Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Minister for Economy and Energy István Kapitány to take immediate action to protect consumers from rising fuel prices, while also demanding greater transparency over the country’s strategic fuel reserves. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces sweep southern Lebanese town of Al-Khiam with machine-gun fire: Al-Manar reporter 16-07-2026 09:28 AM Latest News»»»

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran. "US forces struck Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten innocent marin»»»

DUBAI: Make your travel plans with music in mind with our roundup of the hottest festivals around the world. Lollapalooza WHERE: Chicago, US WHEN: July 30 – Aug. 2 WHAT: What began as an ‘alternative’ cultural event in 1991 has gradually become a mainstream — though still cool — behemoth and one of»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz’s office said the two men spoke overnight and the mi»»»

SHUSHA: Azerbaijan and Armenia ​are at “real peace” and rebuilding trade links after decades of conflict, a senior Azerbaijani official told Reuters, but Baku is insisting on changes to Armenia’s constitution before a final deal can be signed. The South Caucasus neighbors had been at intermittent w»»»