Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list
TUNIS: Tunisia’s coastal city of Sidi Bou Said, famed for its blue and white houses, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the organization said Saturday. “New inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Village of Sidi Bou Saïd,” the UN organization said in a social media post, fo»»»
More health workers strike as Ebola cases near 3,000
BUNIA, Congo: Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday over payment issues, disrupting care for patients in the epicenter of the country’s rapidly growing outbreak. The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,973, including 1,309 deat»»»
Deputy PM Poulev: Lukoil Neftochim Burgas Has Not Processed Russian Oil in Recent Weeks
Deputy Prime Minister and Economy, Investment and Industry Minister Alexander Poulev said that the Lukoil Neftochim Burgas refinery has not processed Russian oil in recent weeks. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Television on Saturday, Poulev said the Bulgarian government is in constant contact wi»»»
Palestinian concerns grow over terror raids by Israeli settlers
RAMALLAH: Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi has strongly condemned the dangerous escalation of violence carried out by terrorist settler militias, under the direct protection of the Israeli forces, against Palestinians and their property throughout the occupied West Bank. In a recen»»»
Pesticides, cadmium, PFAS: France reckons with the hidden toxins in food (1/2)
Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium than their European counterparts. For many, reducing exposure to these chemical»»»
US-Iran conflict evening update: What UAE residents need to know today - July 25
After nearly two weeks of nightly military action, Iran reported no new US strikes overnight into Saturday, while Qatar announced the full resumption of maritime navigation from Sunday. The developments offered a brief pause in a conflict that has disrupted Gulf shipping and heightened regional sec»»»
Investment momentum continues in MENA amid conflict
RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region remained steady last week, despite ongoing market uncertainty caused by the US-led conflict with Iran. This positive momentum continues from the record $7.5 billion raised by MENA startups in 2025, which marked a 225 percent sur»»»
Honour financing line account now open in every bank
Tunis, July 25, 2026 (TAP) - An account named the "honour financing line account" is now open in the books of every bank for the benefit of individuals, micro-project holders, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), or community...»»»
11th Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival opens, featuring 125 farms
DOHA: The 11th Local Dates Festival opened on Saturday at Souq Waqif, welcoming visitors to explore Qatar's rich agricultural heritage and purchase premium locally grown fresh dates directly from farmers. Running until August 10 at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, the festival features the partici»»»
Syria, EU and Italy discuss agricultural cooperation, rural development
Damascus, July 25 (SANA) Syria discussed ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation with EU and Italian officials, focusing on supporting production, empowering rural communities, and improving food security, the Damascus Chamber of Agriculture said. The chamber’s head, Mohammad Jannan, met with t»»»
11th Local Dates Festival begins at Souq Waqif
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Souq Waqif management inaugurated the 11th Local Dates Festival on Saturday. It will continue until August 10. The festival being held at Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square offers visitors an opportunity to explore and purchase some of Qatar’s finest locally grown da»»»
Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms
Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»
UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition
UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region. A United Nations committe»»»
Kuwait signs $16b pipeline deal with Blackstone-led group
Kuwait's state-owned petroleum firm has signed a $16 billion pipeline infrastructure deal with international private equity giants Blackstone, KKR and Brookfield, it announced Saturday. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said its oil subsidiary had signed a lease-and-lease-back agreement for the "e»»»
Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms
Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»
Ashghal, Qatar Scientific Club conclude 5th edition of "Future Engineer" Programme
Doha: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal', in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club, has concluded the fifth edition of the "Future Engineer" programme, held from 4 to 23 July 2026, with the participation of 40 male and female secondary school students. Building on the success of previous e»»»
Putin Responds to Tokayev's Ukraine Proposal by Briefing Him on Conflict Progress - Kremlin
OMSK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's proposal to freeze the Ukrainian conflict by providing him with a detailed account of the progress of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov s»»»
Trump moved from Qatar-gifted jet to Air Force One over Iran-linked threat alert, report says
US President Donald Trump switched from a newly acquired Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the traditional Air Force One before leaving Turkey earlier this month after US intelligence agencies detected what officials described as a credible threat linked to Iranian proxy forces, according to media reports. »»»
Maine Democrats choose Troy Jackson for Senate race against Collins - UPI.com
The Maine Democratic Party chose former state Sen. Troy Jackson to run against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in November. The previous candidate, Graham Planter, dropped out after being accused of rape. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- Democrats in Maine chose Troy Jackso»»»
Tisza nominates renowned constitutional law expert for Hungary’s Constitutional Court
Hungary’s Tisza parliamentary group has nominated Dr. Pál Sonnevend, one of the country’s leading constitutional law scholars, to fill the vacant seat on the Constitutional Court following the end of Csaba Hende’s mandate. Tisza nominates a leading constitutional law scholar The nomination was anno»»»
US ‘boots on the ground’ may be needed to help Lebanon confront Hezbollah, former Iraq commander says
CHICAGO: The retired US general who led the campaign against Daesh in Iraq said on Thursday that a similar international effort could help Lebanon confront Hezbollah, but would likely require American and coalition forces on the ground. Speaking during a webinar hosted by the Middle East Institute »»»
Concussions motivate Como to ban heading in academy teams: Varane
Paris, France: Italian Serie A club Como have announced they are banning heading until the under-11 team after consultation from board member the former France star Raphael Varane. Varane retired in 2024 after a glittering career with Les Bleus, Real Madrid and Manchester United but suffered head i»»»
Russia’s football return: Why FIFA wants it and UEFA fears the consequences
I didn’t watch a single full game of this FIFA World Cup and was asleep before the final kicked off on Sunday. It would have been awkward watching a match wanting both teams to lose. The best things to witness at this jamboree were the mindbending, moral amnesia of the anti-Trump and pro-Palestine »»»
Pralhad Joshi takes charge of India's Education Ministry as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
New Delhi: India's Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The development comes amid protests over exam paper leaks. The President's office confirmed the appointment through an offici»»»
Israeli occupation forces demolished buildings east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while Israeli artillery shelled northern areas of Beit Lahia in the 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 Israeli occupation forces demolished buildings east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while Israeli artillery shelled northern areas of Beit»»»
Hungarian journalist attacked by bear near Fidesz's annual festival
A Hungarian journalist, András Földes, was attacked by a bear near Tusnádfürdő in Transylvania while he was attending the Bálványos Summer University and Student Camp. He later described the incident himself, saying the animal closed in on him during an evening run after a long day of interviews at»»»
Trump considers escalating war; Iran says it's ready for ground troops - UPI.com
People gather for a pro-government demonstration in Tehran on Friday. Friday night, there were no attacks between the United States and Iran reported. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he's ready to continue talks with Iran or escal»»»
Stock markets recover as oil retreats
LONDON — The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilise.Brent and the key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, declined more tha»»»
Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge
TEHRAN — The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran recently after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking an escalation that pushed crude prices past $100 a barrel.The US military insisted that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world's oil»»»
ACC, West London Chambers of Commerce sign MoU to boost trade, investment cooperation
AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and West London Chambers of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the Jordanian and British business communities.The MoU aims to expand direct communication channels between Jorda»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts between Kawnin and Beit Yahoun, while IOF demolished the town of Markaba’s water project - 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 artillery shelled the outskirts between Kawnin and Beit Yahoun, while IOF demolished the town of Mar»»»
Satellite Images Reveal Iran’s Rapid Recovery After US Strikes, Challenging Claims of “Decisive Victory”
Early in the conflict with Iran, US and Israeli leaders projected confidence that their military campaign had delivered a decisive blow. US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s armed forces were in “total disarray,” saying major elements of its military, including the navy and air force, “no»»»
Two centuries of history: Why the Hungarian Grand Prix trophy is so iconic
Fans hardly need to be told just how much drivers long to get their hands on the Hungarian Grand Prix trophies. For many years now, the top three finishers have been rewarded with creations from the Herend Porcelain Manufactory, which rank among the most exceptional pieces of the entire season. Cra»»»
Why scientists are releasing more flies to get rid of a deadly fly
The fight against one of the livestock industry's most destructive parasites may soon rely on an unlikely ally: genetically modified flies. US scientists are preparing field trials of engineered New World screwworm flies designed to help wipe out populations of a flesh-eating parasite that attacks »»»
Carthage Cement: Local turnover reaches TND 128 million by end of June 2026
Tunis, July 25, 2026 (TAP) - The local turnover (cement and clinker) of Carthage Cement stood at TND 128 million during the first half of 2026, slightly down by 4% compared with the same period in 2025, despite a local context characterised by a...»»»
Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday he had resigned from his post following mass protests calling for his dismissal. Public trust in India's university testing system has been undermined by a series of exam irregularities, including the leaking of a medical entrance »»»
Ukraine: Kyiv protests continue after Zelensky fires defense minister
Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a badly explained government reshuffle escalated into a political crisis.»»»
Donald Trump mocks media, revives third-term talk at gala
Washington: US President Donald Trump lashed out at "fake news media" and talked about serving a banned third term as he addressed a rescheduled White House correspondents dinner Friday, three months after the event was disrupted by an assassination attempt. "This place is really the largest group »»»
Olabi: Guterres’ visit to Damascus reflects international interest in Syria
Damascus, July 25 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, affirmed that the historic visit of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres to Damascus reflects the international organization interest in Syria‘s achievements and its keenness on following the new phase »»»
Where We Are Going Today: Alf in Riyadh
RIYADH: Located within Box@ strip-shopping mall area in Riyadh, the Alf is one of those cafes you go to when you want to meld into a tiny nook area and be one with the surroundings. The interior evokes white carved caves, with soft, sculpted edges that create a serene space to recharge both your de»»»
Warning: Central Europe's biggest heatwave is about to reach Hungary
Hungary has just seen an unusual early-morning cold record fall, with 4.6°C measured in Lénárddaróc at 5 AM, according to the meteorological service. But the relief will be short-lived, because a new and intense heatwave is expected to build quickly over the coming days. Sunday should still bring r»»»
Saudi reserves chart path for future of eco-tourism
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is positioning its protected areas as global eco-tourism destinations while keeping conservation at the heart of every development decision, says the National Center for Wildlife. A spokesperson told Arab News the Kingdom was building its eco-tourism sector on scientific princi»»»
Typhoon Noul forces mass evacuations in China
Beijing: Authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in the coastal area stretching from Hong Kong to Guangdo»»»
Rhiya Ahir, the face of India's protests, reacts to Dharmendra Pradhan resignation: 'This is like Diwali for us'
"This is like Diwali for us.". Those were the first words Rhiya Ahir shared with Gulf News in an ecstatic video message moments after India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the wake of India's student protests. But even as she celebrated what many saw as a landmark victory, Rhiya»»»
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»»»