Finance minister outlines tax reform agenda at industry dialogue
Damascus, July 14 (SANA) – Syrian Finance Minister, Mohammad Yisr Barnieh, said on Tuesday that Syria marks the beginning of “a new chapter of partnership” with the industrial sector, stressing that the Finance ministry’s objective is not merely to collect revenue but to support production and buil»»»
Florida prisoner set to be oldest person executed in state's history - UPI.com
Dennis Sochor was convicted of killing Patty Gifford in 1982. Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections July 14 (UPI) -- Florida on Tuesday is set to execute a man convicted of murdering a woman at a 1982 New Year's Eve party then disposing of her remains, which have yet to be found. Denn»»»
Netanyahu says Israel will deliver ‘decisive blow’ if Iran attacks
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if it staged a new attack on his country. “I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference in Dimona. The southern town»»»
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic Sea
WARSAW: Polish fighter jets on Tuesday intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane in international waters over the Baltic Sea, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz told a press conference. “This is the first Russian attempt in a long time to approach our maritime border in order to probe our »»»
Thomas Tuchel: England’s World Cup mastermind
ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semifinals. The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City af»»»
Trump drops plan to charge Hormuz transit fee, shifts focus to Gulf investment
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned plans to impose a 20 percent fee on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would instead pursue investment agreements with Gulf countries. The reversal came hours before the proposed charge was due to take effect at 20:00 GMT, follow»»»
Trump Says He Will Replace 20% Hormuz Cargo Fee With Investment Deals With Gulf States
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will replace US-proposed 20% fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals involving Gulf states. "I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment»»»
Zelenskiy launches sweeping government shake-up
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy =announced a sweeping reshuffle of Ukraine's government on July 12 and signalled changes to the country's top law enforcement agencies. The shake-up of the wartime administration comes as Kyiv seeks to strengthen international alliances while facing growing political p»»»
Ukraine's hidden homelessness crisis deepens as war reshapes social landscape
The war in Ukraine has triggered a sharp rise in homelessness, creating a new social challenge that could have long-term consequences for the country's post-war recovery if vulnerable groups, particularly internally displaced people and military veterans, are not reintegrated into society quickly, »»»
How one leader helped redefine what a city and a nation could become.
Dubai: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, the UAE will celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As he completes 77 years of a life that has been nothing short of extraordinary, the»»»
Man in coma after Hungarian police intervention
A Hungarian police investigation has been launched after a father of two was left in a coma following a police operation in Százhalombatta, a town around 30 kilometres south-west of Budapest. The man’s family alleges that officers repeatedly used an electric stun device against him and assaulted hi»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Accuses PM Radev of Isolating Bulgaria from Europe's New Security Architecture
Democratic Bulgaria has accused Prime Minister Rumen Radev of steering Bulgaria toward strategic isolation by keeping the country out of Europe's emerging security initiatives, arguing that his position risks undermining both national interests and the country's role within the EU and NATO. In a st»»»
Paramount's Warner takeover challenged by 12 US states
California is leading the legal charge against one of the world's biggest media mergers ever. Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance from acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery – saying the deal would create a company with too much market power and end up harming con»»»
Rubio vows to end International Criminal Court "threat", claiming it interferes with US operations
A major diplomatic battle is shaping up between Washington and its closest allies over the future of global justice. The Trump administration is preparing to completely isolate the International Criminal Court. But the move is already drawing fierce resistance from both the United Nations and Europ»»»
Oil extends gains after latest US strikes, tech suffers more losses
HONG KONG — Oil prices jumped and stocks fell again Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.Tech firms were once again in the crosshairs, with South »»»
Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, with help from the US State Department
CARACAS: After her grandmother’s house in Caracas narrowly survived last month’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, Alessandra Izaguirre was desperate to help Venezuela. “Seeing my grandma and all these people affected made me feel like I had to do something, even if it was from the US,” said th»»»
Amnesty slams EU failure to suspend Israeli settlement trade agreement
LONDON: Amnesty International condemned the EU for failing to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement amid accusations of genocide in Gaza and ongoing violations by settlers against Palestinians. The Foreign Affairs Council did not adopt any options to restrict trade with illegal Israeli settle»»»
Focus - Gilgit-Baltistan: Pakistan's tourist jewel tested by development and climate change
In just a few decades, the Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, a remote mountainous region of northern Pakistan, has undergone a dramatic transformation. Expanded access to education, improved healthcare and strong local development have reshaped the area, in a model of progress often linked to found»»»
DPD Romania accelerates out-of-home network expansion with launch of DPD OOH
DPD Romania, part of Geopost, Europe’s leading parcel delivery network, has launched DPD OOH, an integrated delivery and pickup ecosystem. Bringing together DPD Lockers, DPD Parcel Shops, DPD Offices, and the DPD mobile app, the new ecosystem gives consumers unprecedented flexibility and control ov»»»
EU, UK sign Gibraltar status treaty easing border checks
The EU and Britain on Tuesday signed a deal ending border checks between Gibraltar and Spain six years after the UK left the bloc. Gibraltar residents can now cross to Spain using residence cards while Spanish citizens can cross using a government ID card. Britain and the European Union fo»»»
Aboard French fighter jets defending European borders from Russia
As Europe decides how to handle Russian aggression, French Rafale fighter jets are on the front lines. Our colleagues at France 2 headed to Lithuania to film French pilots defending Europe's borders. Constantly patrolling, the French crews deter Russian drones- and sometimes even planes – who enter»»»
Sofia vs. Brussels: A Third Russian Escapes Sanctions as Bulgaria Holds the EU Package in the Balance
Bulgaria has secured the removal of a third Russian national from the European Union's proposed 21st sanctions package against Moscow, Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed to bTV on Tuesday, saying Sofia had been prepared to block the entire package if its demands were not met. Radev did not name t»»»
Saudi Cabinet approves updated state revenue system to boost fiscal governance
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved an updated state revenue system, a move officials say strengthens governance and boosts the efficiency of managing government revenues. The decision was made during the Cabinet’s session held on July 14 in Jeddah. The update comes as part of the broader d»»»
Glasner warns ‘no button to press’ for Forest success
LONDON: Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for Nottingham Forest to make a sound start to the new Premier League season even though there is “no button to press” that will guarantee success. Glasner succeeded Vitor Pereira as Forest manager earlier this month following a successfu»»»
Ukraine seeks €7bn for power recovery as allies expand air-defence cooperation
Ukraine is seeking around €7bn in investment to rebuild and expand its electricity generation capacity after Russia intensified attacks on the country's energy infrastructure this year, while Kyiv and its Western partners are simultaneously stepping up efforts to strengthen air-defence production a»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Voluntary National Review report ties sustainability to Vision 2030’s final years
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is entering the final years of Vision 2030 with a sustainability agenda increasingly aligned with economic diversification, regional development, and private-sector investment, a new review report showed. According to the Kingdom’s 2026 Voluntary National Review, issued by the »»»
US Expects Limited Disruptions to Oil Shipments Through Hormuz Strait - White House
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States expects disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz but believes they will be smaller than many anticipated, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday. "I think that there'll be disruption, but the disruption »»»
Trump gave Saudi Arabia green light for Houthi operation – Axios
US President Donald Trump has given Saudi Arabia the green light for a renewed military operation against Yemen’s Houthi movement, Axios has reported, citing US officials. The report follows the most serious escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in years, which according to the outlet, co»»»
Kagan, Barrett to speak before House committee about justice security - UPI.com
Supreme Court Chief Justices John Roberts, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address in February. Kagan and Barrett plan to testify before Congress Tuesday about the need for increased security for justices. File Phot»»»
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained for repairs again, Trump says - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Visitors look on as the Washington Monument is seen through a fence surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has again been drained in Washington, D.C., on»»»
Saudi band Gimmix takes its sound beyond the Kingdom with first international tour
RIYADH: On their first night in the Finnish city of Turku, members of the Saudi alternative rock band Gimmix were simply exploring the city when they stumbled across an open mic night. After chatting with local musicians, they found themselves on stage, playing stripped-back acoustic versions of th»»»
‘VARgentina’ reach semifinals under cloud of complaints
NEW YORK: A new refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Tuesday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints. The holders’ passage to Wednesday’s semifinal against E»»»
Lithuania’s new PM says allowing Taiwan’s de-facto embassy was ‘maybe too brave’
VILNIUS: New Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius said on Tuesday the 2021 decision to allow Taiwan to open a de-facto embassy in the country was “maybe too brave” as he sought to repair relations with China on his first day in the job. China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lith»»»
Europe's Missile Bloc a Scheme to ‘Sneak’ Ukraine into Defense Club & Dodge NATO Vetoes – Expert
The anti-ballistic coalition cobbled together by Europe and Ukraine may not be a formal alliance, but in reality, it is conceived as such, Swedish air defense expert Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik. Hence, if one country is attacked with ballistic missiles, “the combined ABM capacity will be utiliz»»»
Coalition of the Willing Cannot Move Forward Without Lasting Ukraine-Russia Peace, Bulgarian Defence Minister Says
A proposed Coalition of the Willing (CoW) cannot become a reality unless a durable peace agreement is reached between Ukraine and Russia, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters ahead of a meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee on Tuesday. CoW is a group of Western countries suppor»»»
Bulgaria's Child Helpline Received 13,500 Calls in First Half of 2026
Bulgaria's National Child Helpline 116 111 received 13,500 calls between January 1 and June 30, 2026, including more than 9,700 consultations, the State Agency for Child Protection said on Tuesday. The state agency pointed out that children increasingly recognize the helpline as a trusted place for»»»
Burnham in sight of Downing Street wins top UK union support
London: Andy Burnham was Tuesday striding towards becoming the UK’s next prime minister, winning the backing of the country’s largest union, adding to an already unassailable lead in Labour’s leadership contest. The former Manchester mayor, so far the only candidate to be the party’s new leader, ha»»»
King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve records 9 rare migratory bird species for first time
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has documented nine rare migratory bird species in the reserve for the first time. In a major scientific milestone, the discoveries, which were announced this week by the authority, add significantly to ornithological records in Saudi A»»»
GERB Deputy Leader Mitov: Bulgaria Should Play Active Role in Decisions on European Security
GERB deputy leader Daniel Mitov Tuesday told the media in Parliament that peace should not be confused with capitulation, and Bulgaria should play an active role in the processes shaping the future security of Europe and Ukraine. He was commenting on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement that he d»»»
Consumer prices fell 0.4% in June, up less than expected annually - UPI.com
The consumer price index for energy decreased by 5.7% in June, marking the largest decline in more than six years. The index for gasoline increased by 26.7%. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- The consumer price index for the year ending in June rose 3.5%, less than econ»»»
Air Serbia adds another Airbus A320 jet to its fleet
BELGRADE - Air Serbia welcomed another Airbus A320 aircraft at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport on Tuesday. Registered as YU-APU, the aircraft will soon be introduced into the national airline’s scheduled operations. "The new plane was manufactured in 2007 and has a 180-seat configuration. The arriv»»»
Hottest day of year in Saudi Arabia as temperatures hit 50 C
RIYADH: Residents across the Eastern Province adjusted their daily routines on Tuesday as parts of Saudi Arabia experienced the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures climbing to 50 degrees Celsius. The National Center for Meteorology confirmed to Arab News that the temperature reached 5»»»
Parliament Hosts Roundtable to Mark 35th Anniversary of Bulgaria's Constitution
The 35th anniversary of the adoption of Bulgaria's Constitution in 1991 was marked with a roundtable discussion titled "35 Years of the Modern Constitution" in Parliament. The organizer of the discussion was the National Assembly Chair, Mihaela Dotsova, who earlier in the day also opened an exhibit»»»
Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrike on police station kills 8
Gaza's civil defense agency and a hospital said an Israeli airstrike on a police station in northern Gaza killed eight people on Tuesday, including a woman officer. "Eight martyrs were transferred to Al-Shifa hospital following an Israeli airstrike on a police station" in the western part of Jabali»»»
Netanyahu tells Iran's leaders Israel will hit back if attacked
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if Tehran carried out a new attack on Israel. "I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us," Netanyahu said at a conference, according to a video released by h»»»
Why Budapest’s finest homes change hands behind closed doors?
My previous columns looked at how foreign buyers can own property in Hungary without any investor scheme, and which Budapest districts define the city’s premium tier. This third piece is written for a narrower audience: families and individuals for whom a home is not only a place to live but a stor»»»
Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a fourth relief shipment to Uganda, delivering 72.5 tonnes of life-saving supplies to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak.
Dubai: Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has dispatched a fourth relief shipment to Uganda, its third aboard a Dubai Royal Air Wing aircraft, as part of the sustained response to the Ebola outbreak in that region. The move follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice P»»»
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs nation's first data center moratorium - UPI.com
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday putting a ban on permits newm giant data centers in the state. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday putting a moratorium on building large data cent»»»
Heading home? Heavy traffic slows major Dubai and Sharjah roads
Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy delays on several major roads across Dubai and Sharjah on Tuesday (July 14), according to Google Maps real-time traffic data. Traffic is moving slowly on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Rolex Tower and Al Khail Road near Al Quoz Pond Park. Get updated faster and for FRE»»»
Hunter Biden Admits He Underestimated What 'Viper's Nest' Ukraine Was
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, has admitted that he was incredibly naive when he joined the board of directors of Ukrainian energy company Burisma, as he underestimated what a "viper's nest" Ukraine was. "I was incredibly naive to just how much of a polit»»»