WASHINGTON: The US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan, w»»»

JEDDAH: A new debate camp in Historic Jeddah is bringing together students from diverse academic disciplines to develop critical thinking, argumentation and public speaking skills while promoting a culture of constructive dialogue. The inaugural Debates Camp, a joint initiative by Wasl Cultural Cen»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan, w»»»

On Monday, before the agenda was taken up, the prime minister identified unconditional love for the country as an essential requirement for the next presidential candidate in the National Assembly. Regarding the presidential election, Péter Magyar said, “We’re starting with a clean slate; we’re not»»»

Continue the Change said it expects Prime Minister Rumen Radev's recommendations to Parliament regarding the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, according to a position published on the party's Facebook page on Monday. The statement came after Radev said the government would propos»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US State Department: Implementation operations in the pilot areas began today in southern Lebanon in the villages of Froun, Srifa, and Zawt»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 25.17 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 10,741.99. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.95 billion ($1.05 billion), with 78 listed stocks advancing and 179 declining. The MSCI Tadawul Index also increased»»»

Gaza City: Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil Al Hayya, the group's lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. "Hamas announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil Al Hayya as head of the it's political bureau, succeeding the »»»

RAFHA: A desert hedgehog, Paraechinus aethiopicus, has been seen at multiple locations at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The sightings reflect the diversity of wildlife and highlight Saudi efforts to protect ecosystems and enhance vegetation cover. The desert hedgehog is among the smallest »»»

Contacts are underway between the United States and several European countries to strengthen the verification mechanism for implementing the pilot zone arrangements in southern Lebanon, a diplomatic source said. The source explained to al-Joumhouria newspaper that Italy has expressed its readiness »»»

Sanaa: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia, raising the stakes after the pair traded fire last week for the first time in years. The rebels declared "a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye »»»

Manila: Philippine Airlines said Monday it plans to acquire up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jets, its first order from the US manufacturer in nearly 20 years. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition of 15 of the fuel-efficient aircraft "with an opportunity for f»»»

The United States on Monday announced the launch of the “pilot zone” process in south Lebanon. “Today, pilot zone operations began in the villages of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar Al-Gharbiya in accordance with the Trilateral Framework and under the auspices of the Military Coordination Group for Lebano»»»

Political changes and the holding of elections have led to a decline in social tension in Bulgaria during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous two quarters. The index, measured jointly by the Center for Analyses and Crisis Communications and the Myara Agency, stood at 6.22, according»»»

Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Krasimir Kanev met with Romania's Defence Attaché to Bulgaria, Colonel Vasile Onesimiuc, on the occasion of the completion of his posting in Bulgaria, as well as with the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Angela-Cristina Pistolia, the Def»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued Decision No. (12) of 2026 on the Regulation for Offer of Access to Submarine Cable Landing Station (SCLS) International Connectivity Services, together with accompanying Guidelines. The move aims to enhance transparency, predicta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis are imposing a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Monday. "The Yemeni Armed Forces declare a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye for an ey»»»

Cairo, July 20 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions during a phone call on Monday, reaffirming support for diplomatic solutions and coordination among Arab states. According to Egyp»»»

JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz University has been shortlisted in two categories for the Times Higher Education Awards Arab World for initiatives on artificial intelligence education and data-driven enrollment planning. The university was named a finalist in the Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year a»»»

DUBAI: The undisputed greatest of all time stood battered, bruised and badly beaten. The defeat added poignancy as it came at the hands of someone who had grown up idolizing him, and now, had all but ended his illustrious career. The date was Oct. 2, 1980, and the fight between Muhammad Ali and Lar»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) supports the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, leader Delyan Peevski wrote on the party's Facebook page on Monday. He was responding to a statement by Prime Minister Rumen Radev made earlier in the day that the Government will seek Parli»»»

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Tunisia’s national electricity production rose by 6% to 7,506 GWh by the end of May 2026, including self-generated renewable electricity, compared with 7,067 GWh during the same period in 2025, according to the “Economic...»»»

Doha, Qatar: A curated, non-ranked list of business leaders making an impact across the MENA region's markets has included top executives of nine Qatar-based companies. CNBC Arabia has launched its list of 'Top 100 Leaders' list for the Gulf and Egypt for 2026, aiming to highlight the movers and sh»»»

A column of black smoke billows from industrial facilities south of Moscow on Monday morning following Ukrainian drone attacks overnight. Photo by StringerEPA July 20 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones hit an oil storage facility and a logistics plants in the Moscow region overnight, Ukrainian President Vol»»»

The persistently low water level of the Danube is no longer merely an unusual summer sight. Passenger services and international river cruises are already being disrupted, while the prolonged drought is also raising concerns about the resilience of Budapest’s drinking water system. Beyond the capit»»»

A hero's welcome for Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara as he arrived in Miami following his release from prison in Cuba. The dissident artist accepted exile after the United States granted him humanitarian parole. Otero Alcántara co-founded the San Isidro Movement, a collective of Havana-based artists, w»»»

The latest wave of American strikes on Iran appears to mark more than simply an intensification of the fighting. Instead, it raises the possibility that Washington’s military campaign is evolving beyond its initial focus on the Strait of Hormuz. When hostilities resumed after the collapse of last m»»»

Dubai: UAE residents will gain wider access to Jaywan cards after the country formally started nationwide issuance through banks, licensed financial institutions and exchange houses. The rollout follows the official inauguration of Jaywan, the UAE’s first national card scheme, by Sheikh Mansour bin»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh will start printing new passports with the “except Israel” clause this month and expects to begin issuing them in October, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Monday, after ordering the restoration of the phrase that was removed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government»»»

MANILA: The top diplomats of the US, China and Russia are due in Manila this week to attend the annual forum of Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers that started on Monday. The current ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is hosted by the Philippines as chair for 2026. It is part of»»»

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, is taking the final steps to become prime minister and succeed to Keir Starmer. While he has vowed to do things dif»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed wrote: "Congratulations to @andyburnham on becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to wor»»»

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced on Monday that candidate Chaker Bouthouri won the second round of the partial legislative elections for the El Kabaria electoral district (Tunis governorate), held...»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced the implementation of a maritime embargo against the Saudi regime in accordance with “siege for siege” principle. In a statement issued on Monday, General Saree reviewed the KSA’s siege oppressing the Yemeni people »»»

The European Commission on Monday fined Chinese online marketplace AliExpress 550 million euros ($629 million) for failing to adequately crack down on the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products on its site. The fine, the biggest ever imposed for breaches of the 27-nation European Union's Digital S»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria should position itself as one of the European Union’s most attractive destinations for investment, emphasizing that the country has the necessary conditions to develop modern industries and strengthen its role in regional connectivity. Addressing Bulgaria’s »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seattle Times (@seattletimes) July 17 (UPI) -- An unusual Seattle raccoon, dubbed Jimothy, is becoming a viral celebrity due to his apparent shortened spine giving him a unique, spherical appearance. Kiana Hall captured video when she spotted the non-tra»»»

July 17 (UPI) -- A total 31,075 coordinated skydives took place in 43 countries in a single day to break a world record for the most recorded skydives completed in a single day. Saturday's World Skydiving Day event, coordinated by the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA), Australian Parachute Federati»»»

A Maryland woman credited her husband's research with helping them to win $500,000 from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- A Maryland woman credited her husband's research with helping them to win $500,000 from a Maryland Lottery»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed wrote: "Congratulations to @andyburnham on becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to wor»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia, after the pair traded fire last week for the first time in years. The rebels "declare a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye for an eye,' effective imme»»»

President Xi Jinping used the opening of China's flagship AI summit on July 17 to portray Beijing as an alternative rule-setter for artificial intelligence, unveiling a new intergovernmental body and a package of aid for developing nations and dealing yet another direct blow to Washington's long-st»»»

Russian state media and pro-Kremlin Telegram channels failed to turn Ukrainian public opinion against the sacked former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov before his dismissal, according to an analysis of almost 7,000 publications that tracked the competing narratives surrounding his removal. The st»»»

The Ukraine war enters brutal tit-for-tat phase with escalating strikes on civilian targets, Wildberries warehouse destroyed The Ukraine war has entered a new brutal tit-for-tat phase where both sides are increasingly targeting civilian infrastructure in an effort to make life unliveable for the p»»»

Russian forces are steadily increasing pressure on Ukraine's remaining strongholds in the Donbas, with incremental battlefield gains raising the prospect that Moscow could soon bring its offensive to the doorstep of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, the two largest Ukrainian-controlled cities in the region»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday urged allies to play a greater role in “safeguarding international shipping routes”, accusing Iran of attempting to “use the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining tool.” “It’s clear that Iran, at least some people in Iran, want to control the strait and hold t»»»

SVILAJNAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday difficult tasks and uneasy decisions were ahead of Serbia in strategic dialogue with the US, but noted that conducting dialogue with the US was in Serbia's interest. "We think conducting strategic dialogue with the US is in Serbia's inte»»»

Day 7 showdown: Senate grants subpoena for VP Sara Duterte's bank records in pivotal day of impeachment trial The House prosecution's request was granted to subpoena VP Sara Duterte's bank records, income tax returns, and other financial documents Prosecutors have also sought records involving her »»»

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said his country was in a “full-scale war” with the United States and that Tehran should accept the repercussions of the conflict. “The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war,” Pezeshkian said, adding t»»»

Talks between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio covered several topics, most notably the implementation of the framework agreement with Israel, providing full support to the Lebanese Army, and addressing the Lebanese government's program regarding investments, reconstruc»»»