Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a ceremony July 2 with the National Guard at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. Hegseth announced Monday that his department is working with the Department of Justice to "identify and prosecute" people over press leaks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»

First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community awaits a High Court ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And finally, Morocco is still reeling from its 2–0 defeat to Fr»»»

RABAT: A prominent Moroccan journalist and critic of the kingdom’s government was set to appear before a prosecutor on Monday for “spreading false information” after his arrest upon return to the country from Spain, his wife told AFP. Ali Lmrabet, 66, is a leading figure in Morocco’s independent pr»»»

Lindsey Graham is dead. And if we were to apply the old Spartan and then Roman adage “about the dead, nothing but the good,” then this is where this text would have to end. Some readers may find this shocking or unkind. But it is a fact that there is no way to write about the intriguingly sudden en»»»

British officials say the suspect in the death of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe was not known to anti-terrorism agents as the counter terrorism police have taken over the investigation Monday. File Photo by Vickie Flores/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- British officials said the suspect in the death of forme»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s development trajectory over the past decade proves that national progress is shaped less by external conditions and more by the willingness of states to make hard, strategic decisions in the face of those conditions, the Kingdom’s minister of economy and planning, Fais»»»

LONDON: The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. “Anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face u»»»

President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the strategic waterway. The maritime blockade was due to begin at 2000 GMT on Tuesda»»»

The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to its lowest level this century, underlining a slow-moving long-term de-dollarisation by central banks to diversify away from the world's dominant reserve currency. The process is going to take some time as the greenback remains »»»

In today’s edition, FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam takes a look at Germany’s new tax and pension reforms, Google’s big loss in EU courts and the “Swiftonomics” bonanza that the star’s wedding could bring to New York City. Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms »»»

Poland’s vehicle inspection stations are again facing financial pressure despite a fee increase introduced in September 2025. The price of a basic mandatory inspection rose from PLN 98 to PLN 149, providing only temporary relief after more than 21 years of frozen rates. By the end of April, overdue»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Monday during which she announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would file complaints with the U.S. Justice Department and state prosecutors' offices in the United States over the deaths »»»

CHICAGO: As Argentina prepare for a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday against England, the team’s success in the competition is being overshadowed by several controversies. The first was Egypt’s disallowed goal in the July 7 clash that the South Americans went on to win 3-2 in the final minutes, pro»»»

Relatives of the 44 crew members of the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan demonstrate in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 2018, demanding that the ship be refloated and examined to find the truth of what happened. File Photo by Diego IzquieRdo/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 13 (UPI) -- Families of the 44 sailor»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Chief Executive Officer Abdel Wahab Rawad and Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in phosphate fertiliser production and the mining sector.The talks focused on»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) on Monday held talks with Sudanese Ambassador to Jordan Hassan Dahab on expanding economic cooperation and strengthening business ties between the two countries.ACC President Khalil Haj Tawfiq said the private sector aims to increase trade and investment »»»

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a capital injection worth EUR 2 billion (HUF 760 billion) by Hungary into the Hungarian Development Bank (Magyar Fejlesztési Bank, MFB). The measure will be funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’). The Hungarian measure »»»

Abu Dhabi: Eighteen-year-old Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi is preparing for another major milestone in her climbing journey as she sets out to scale Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan later this month. Already recognised as the youngest Arab to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica and Carstensz Pyramid i»»»

LONDON: The UK on Monday said it would provide £10 million ($13.4 million) in funding to support early recovery efforts in the Gaza Strip, as it called for faster international action on a 20-point peace plan for the region. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the money would go to the UN Horizon »»»

Forget last week's NATO summit where Donald Trump put the alliance through an emotional rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the so-called coalition of the willing - aka Nato minus the United States - serving up some more serene summitry on the eve of the traditional military parade»»»

A federal judge in Florida said Monday that President Donald Trump sued the IRS for an “improper purpose” to reach a settlement with the Justice Department earlier this year. Photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Florida said Monday that President Donald Trump sued t»»»

JERUSALEM: Hamas rejected an accusation from a senior UN official on Monday of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers. An official from the Interior Ministry in Gaza called the accusation unfounded. "These are baseless accusations. The police and security forc»»»

Norlandia has built a network of 55 nurseries and preschools in Poland since entering the market in 2017. The Scandinavian operator plans further selective expansion through new openings, acquisitions, and cooperation with property owners and developers. It is considering locations in residential d»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Tehran had always been the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and would remain so. "[US President Donald Trump] is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Ho»»»

The burnt remains of a Jewish ambulance service are shown March 23 in London after arson linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Britain has designated the IRGC and two other groups as threats to national security. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA/ July 13 (UPI) -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard»»»

Hungary’s Parliament on Monday evening approved the 17th amendment to the country’s Fundamental Law, introducing one of the most far-reaching constitutional overhauls since the new Tisza-led government took office. Hungarian Parliament voted to remove president Sulyok from office The package, adopt»»»

An Israeli military vehicle covered with netting to protect against FPV drones patrols on the Lebanese side of the border, as seen from an undisclosed location on Monday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 13 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is launching a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling it “an intolerable threat to U.S. sovereignty.” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that »»»

The proposed merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount is worth $110 billion. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- The attorneys general of 12 states sued Monday to block the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., saying it would undermine competition in the entertainmen»»»

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Erbud has signed a PLN 63.3 mln net contract with Projekt Browarna to construct a multifamily residential building in Wrocław. The E Altair building, part of the Browarna Phase II development, will include commercial space and an underground garage. Completion is scheduled for May 6, 2028. The cont»»»

Atlanta: Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. But the defending champions' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming -- without evidence -- that the playing field ha»»»

The United States said it carried out a new wave of strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets, including the first combat deployment of one-way attack sea drones, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the July 12 operation targeted»»»

Washington, July 13 (SANA) US Senator Elissa Slotkin has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to remove Syria’s name from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, affirming that the time has come to open a new chapter in relations between Damascus and Washington. “I want to welcome the announc»»»

Gaza: Sixteen-year-old Maram Ahmed gently cradled her oud as she rehearsed a traditional Palestinian melody inside a hall at Gaza College in war-ravaged Gaza City, where the strains of strings and guitars offered a rare break. For Maram, music has become more than a hobby. After more than two years»»»

Brussels, July 13 (SANA) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said Monday that Syria has succeeded in remaining outside the regional tensions, while stressing the importance of preserving the country’s stability amid ongoing challenges. Speaking to »»»

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated the country will need to import up to 1,152,000 tons of Mexican sugar during the 2026-2027 marketing year. Photo by Mark Youso/Pexels July 13 (UPI) -- Mexico announced the United States will begin to restore Mexican sugar's access to its market, a measur»»»

LONDON: The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. “Anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face u»»»

DUBAI: FIFA, the governing body of world football, is exploring the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 event that will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, the association’s president, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed. The ongoing 2026 finals were the first to featu»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to remove obstacles to the implementation of joint projects with Russia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office said on Monday. "During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, the president emphasized the need to intensify the implementation of»»»

Although the European Space Agency’s new technology center will be located in Warsaw, Poland’s government wants the space sector to develop across multiple regions. PFR Group companies, led by BGK, will create a PLN 500 mln investment fund and provide financing for local space infrastructure. This »»»

Dubai: Kuwait has banned private healthcare providers from accepting cash payments exceeding KD10, requiring higher-value transactions to be made through approved banking and electronic payment channels under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Ministerial Resolution No»»»

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a law in 2024 that grants 20-year tax exemptions for data centers built before 2029. Meta is building a data center in rural Louisiana with an estimated cost of more than $50 billion. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Meta said Monday that i»»»

The two visits of former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Budapest may have been far more than academic engagements, according to a bombshell report by The New York Times. Citing American, Iranian and former Israeli officials familiar with the matter, the newspaper claims the conferences ho»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Academy for Police Sciences has launched the sixth edition of its Scientific Research Award, offering a total prize fund of Dh600,000 to encourage innovative research that supports security institutions and addresses future challenges. The award covers key areas including artif»»»

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro (shown) has barred President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella from holding his inauguration at a military base. Photo by Aris Mariota/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has barred President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella from hol»»»

LONDON: Security and government officials from Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon participated in a regional meeting in Amman to discuss ways to combat synthetic drugs that are affecting communities in the Middle East. The three-day meeting was held on Monday b»»»

The Caribbean Island of Cuba is again suffering from blackouts that are causing havoc for the country's nearly ten million residents and the wider economy. Cuba only produces 40% of the fuel it needs and is struggling to receive shipments due to US restrictions. A Russian delivery of 730,000 barrel»»»