Qatar condemns attacks by Israeli settlers on several villages in occupied West Bank
DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attacks by Israeli settlers on a number of villages in the occupied West Bank, considering them an extension of Israeli policies aimed at escalating violence against the brotherly Palestinian people, and a flagrant v»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli settlers' attacks on several villages in occupied West Bank
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed on Saturday its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against several villages in the occupied West Bank, considering them an extension of Israeli policies aimed at escalating violence against the brotherly Pale»»»
Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site
RAMALLAH: Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision. Sebastia, in the northern West Bank, has arc»»»
Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Developing Successfully, are of Strategic Nature - Putin
Relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing successfully and are strategic in nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. On Saturday, Putin flew to Omsk, where he will participate in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum with Kazakh President Kassym-J»»»
Egypt rejects Trump’s tariffs, slamming it as violation of international law
Various experts have criticized US President Donald Trump‘s decision to impose new tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 trading partners, including Egypt. Speaking to Al-Masry Al-Youm, they said that this decision violates international norms and laws. A member of the »»»
Viral Bangkok train confrontation prompts Italy apology
Bangkok: A viral video of a Thai woman confronting a group of noisy Italian teenagers who exchange vulgar words and gestures on a Bangkok train prompted online backlash and an apology from Italy's embassy on Saturday. The TikTok video, posted on Friday, was shared more than 28,000 times with the ca»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli demolition operation on the outskirts of Kawneen and Bint Jbeil southern Lebanese towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli demolition operation on the outskirts of Kawneen and Bint Jbeil southern Lebanese towns 25-07-2026 1»»»
Bangladeshi businesses boost Saudi trade promotion with $1 billion exports target by 2027
DHAKA: Bangladesh business leaders plan to ramp up trade promotion in Saudi Arabia to boost commercial ties with the Kingdom, the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry told Arab News, as they aim to triple exports to $1 billion by 2027. Established in 2025, the SABCCI is a joint »»»
Qantas moves closer to nonstop Sydney-London flights with 19-hour test flight
The Airbus A350-1000ULR lifted off from Toulouse with no passengers on board. No holidaymakers. No business travellers settling in for the long haul. Instead, the cabin was occupied by Airbus test pilots and flight-test engineers. Their mission was straightforward on paper but more demanding in pra»»»
India's 'cockroach' party ends protest after minister resigns
New Delhi: India's "cockroach" party said Saturday it was ending its youth-led protests in New Delhi after the government "accepted" all its demands, a spokesperson for the movement said. "All our demands have been accepted, so we request the protesters to withdraw immediately and return home peace»»»
UN Expert Calls for Arms Embargo over Israeli “Pogroms against W. Bank Defenseless Civilians” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN Expert Calls for Arms Embargo over Israeli “Pogroms against W. Bank Defenseless Civilians” 25-07-2026 15:07 PM Francesca Albanese, UN Sp»»»
Orbán rebrands Fidesz as freedom fighters against ‘Tisza autocracy’
Fidesz is declaring a policy of resistance rather than opposition politics, in order to build a new, broad coalition of freedom against the authoritarian system being constructed by the Tisza Party — Viktor Orbán proclaimed on Saturday in Băile Tușnad, during his lecture on the closing day of the 3»»»
New Saudi education law changes how schools are governed, taught and regulated
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a landmark General Education Law that reshapes the governance of its school system, introduces new protections for students and teachers, and opens the door to greater private sector participation, in one of the Kingdom's most comprehensive education reforms under V»»»
Trump lashes out at 'fake news' and jokes about 2028 presidential run in press gala do-over
US President Donald Trump delivered an at-times rambling speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt brought the annual event to an abrupt halt. Trump notably joked about running for a third presidential term in 2028, whic»»»
CC Petition Calling for Presidential Veto of 2026 Budget Tops 17,000 Signatures in Under 24 Hours
A petition initiated by Continue the Change (CC) calling on the President to veto the 2026 State Budget has gathered more than 17,000 signatures in less than 24 hours, the party's press service said on Saturday. According to CC, the petition is attracting around 1,000 signatures per hour. On Friday»»»
Kyrgyz Minister of Justice comments on 49-year land lease - | 24.KG
The Minister of Justice of Kyrgyzstan, Ayaz Baetov, commented on the issue of leasing land for 49 years. According to him, this provision has been in effect since 1992. «Over the years, there have been cases where land plots were leased for 49 years. However, the lessees who received them did not c»»»
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink V3 satellites into space
WASHINGTON: SpaceX has launched Starship from the US state of Texas, successfully deploying 20 of the next-generation Starlink satellites into suborbital space for a brief period. The launch was part of the company's 13th flight test, which aims to begin routine service by the end of this year. The»»»
Border Guard expands maritime safety awareness
JAZAN: An exhibition to promote maritime safety awareness, encourage safe practices and reduce people’s risk of drowning has been organized in Jazan by the General Directorate of Border Guard. Running until July 28, the event highlights Border Guard regulations and guidance for beachgoers, as well »»»
Military deployed as massive wildfires force 200,000 to flee in Spain and France
El Escorial, Spain: Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with Paris mobilising its military to help overstretched firefighters. Thick black ash coated roof terraces of houses in the north»»»
Orbán shifts tone at Tusványos: Fidesz recast its role as “resistance politics” shift into gear
Viktor Orbán used his address at the Bálványos Summer University in Baile Tusnad to argue that Fidesz must move away from traditional opposition politics and adopt what he called “resistance politics”. He said the party’s immediate task is no longer mainly self-criticism after defeat, but defending»»»
Ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza kill two Palestinians including governer of Northern Gaza Strip - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza kill two Palestinians including governer of Northern Gaza Strip 25-07-2026 14:29 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»
Trump says Iran has a choice: Deal or face tougher US strikes
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had not yet decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran, as the renewed conflict threatened to widen across the region with Saudi Arabia striking Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Trump said he would hold off on a major operation as Tehran w»»»
Saudi Arabia, UAE to drive Gulf project pipeline despite rising conflict-related costs, reports ADCB
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 »»»
ESCWA Executive Secretary hails Qatar as key partner in advancing sustainable development
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»»»
Diriyah’s JAX district hosts ‘Intermix Residency’ open studio
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»»»
Inside CJP’s rise: How a viral ‘cockroach’ joke became India’s biggest Gen Z protest movement
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»»»
Top Iranian Commander Sets New Equation: One US soldier Will Die for Every Iranian Civilian Martyred
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»»»
Trump threatens ‘robbing’ EU with tariffs over Google fine
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is opening a trade investigation into the EU, after Brussels fined Google $1 billion for violating its competition laws. Trump added that the investigation will likely end in new tariffs on the bloc. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, T»»»
Sofia Gains Tourism Sector Support in Eurovision 2027 BidOpinions
The Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents (ABTTA) has backed Sofia’s bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, saying the capital has the necessary conditions to organize one of Europe’s biggest music events. In an official statement, the organization highlighted Sofia’s »»»
How expanding US airstrikes are reaching deep into Iran's bridges, infrastructure and interior
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»»»
Top Yemeni Negotiator Warns Saudi of ‘Siege-for-Siege’ Escalation
The Head of Yemeni National Delegation Mohammad Abdul Salam warned Saudi Arabia on Saturday that the continued blockade of Yemen could trigger a new phase of escalation, declaring that naval restrictions would be met with a “siege-for-siege” response. “The naval blockade is the first step in a batt»»»
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday
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»»»
ESCWA executive secretary hails Qatar as key partner in advancing sustainable development
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»»»
Middle East: Red Sea tensions grow as Saudi-Houthi clashes open new front
The Houthis have accused US ally Riyadh of a "dangerous escalation" after it struck military targets belonging to the group on Friday, following the rebels announcing a&»»»
Palestinians bury four people killed in occupied West Bank clash with Israeli settlers
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»»»
UN chief urges support for Syria on first visit since before war
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 overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Guterres is the first U.N. chief to visit Syria since his predecessor Ban»»»
India education minister announces resignation after countrywide protests
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 »»»
FM highlights Egypt’s investment potential at Philippine business roundtable
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated on Friday, July 24, 2026, in a roundtable discussion with leading Philippine business executives and representatives of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), in the presence»»»
Republic Day: ARP reaffirms commitment to reform
Tunis, July 25(TAP) - The celebration of the 69th anniversary of Republic Day, on July 25, must serve as a new starting point for consolidating a culture of work, production and innovation, the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) said. The...»»»
Global accessibility - BKB chief explains why the Middle East could be the next frontier for bare knuckle fighting
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»»»
Italy defense minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role
ROME: Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked as Ukraine’s defense minister, a role as an adviser in Italy. “I called him the day after his dismissal and said: When do you want to come to Rome and work with me as an adviser?” Crosetto told »»»
Trump switched planes over Iranian assassination fears – NYT
US President Donald Trump abruptly switched planes after leaving a NATO summit in Türkiye this month following reports of a supposed Iranian plot to kill him, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump flew out of Ankara aboard the older Air Force One inste»»»
Bulgaria to Upgrade Heavy-Truck Weigh Stations with Tire-Defect Sensors by Year-End, National Toll Administration Director Says
Bulgaria is in talks with sensor manufacturers about upgrading the weigh stations used to monitor heavy-goods traffic by the end of 2026. The aim is to position the weigh stations before roadside pull-off areas so that, if a dangerous tire is detected, the truck can be immediately diverted and stop»»»
Qatar Chamber signs memorandum of understanding with Portuguese Industrial Association
DOHA: Qatar Chamber has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIP–CCI), aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organizations, promoting business development, encouraging investment in Qatar and Portugal,»»»
Guterres arrives in Syria for first UN secretary-general visit since before civil war
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres touched down in Damascus Saturday for a three-day visit where he is expected to reaffirm support for the multi-confessional country's efforts to rebuild after more than a decade of bloody civil war. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrive»»»
UNESCO adds Sebastia site to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections
A United Nations committee on Friday inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of castles in southern Lebanon on the World Heritage List, despite objections from Israel, which had urged the committee to reject the bids. The decision at a U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cul»»»
Trump Thanks Bulgaria's Prime Minister Over Bezmer Aircraft Decision
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev after Bulgaria approved the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. In a brief post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Thank you Prime Minister Radev!" The message accompanied a shared»»»
EU anti-Russian sanctions: Operations with Kyrgyzstan’s EcoIslamicBank banned - | 24.KG
The European Union has banned transactions involving Kyrgyzstan’s EcoIslamicBank. The decision is included in the EU’s 21st package of sanctions, which will enter into force on August 13, 2026. According to the EU registry, restrictions were imposed because the bank allegedly used a financial messa»»»
Azimzhan Askarov’s case: Bir Duino calls for implementation of court decisions - | 24.KG
Human rights organization Bir Duino—Kyrgyzstan issued a statement marking the anniversary of the death of human rights defender and journalist Azimzhan Askarov, who died on July 25, 2020, at correctional facility No. 47. The organization stated that Kyrgyz authorities have still not conducted an in»»»
Trump to speak at rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner following failed April shooting
Nearly three months after a botched shooting cut the annual White House press gala short, US President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rescheduled dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Friday. The event will take place under heightened security. US President Donald Trump will address the »»»