Berri wants ceasefire and withdrawal, regardless of who brings them
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri hopes a meeting set for Tuesday between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump will yield positive results. Berri told local news platform al-Afdal, in remarks published Monday, that he only cares about reaching a real solution, regardless of where that»»»
Environment ministry launches new package of 32 electronic services through 'Bee'ah' app
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a new package of 32 electronic services through the 'Bee'ah'mobile application, covering radiation protection, the Department of Chemicals and Hazardous Waste, and wildlife protection. This brings the total number of services availab»»»
Riyadh Air confirms order for six more Airbus A350 jets at Farnborough Airshow
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total firm commitment for the long-haul jet to 31 aircraft as it pushes ahead with plans to connect Riyadh to more than 100 destinations by 2030. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»
Gaza Toll Mounts: 3 Martyred, 22 Wounded in 24 Hours as Rescue Teams Unable to Reach Trapped Victims - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge
HONG KONG — Brent crude hit its highest price since June on Monday due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, ra»»»
Women make up majority of migrants in Europe and Central Asia — UN - | 24.KG
According to a new report by UN Women, women are increasingly shaping migration patterns in Europe and Central Asia. They currently account for 54 percent of all migrants in the region. According to the UN News Service, more than 13 million women born in Europe and Central Asia are currently living»»»
Canada, Pakistan reset ties with landmark visit
Dubai: Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to elevate their relationship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, critical minerals and security, as Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Islamabad in nearly two decades, a diplomatic mile»»»
Tomorrow's Hungary interest rate decision: impact on forint
The Hungary interest rate could fall again on Tuesday, 21 July, when the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) holds its next policy meeting. Analysts widely expect a 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the central bank’s base rate from 6% to 5.75%. The decision could gradua»»»
Issa say Aoun won't return 'empty-handed' from US
President Joseph Aoun’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday was “successful and positive” and the two men discussed “all files,” U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said. The Lebanese president “will not return empty-handed from Washington,” Issa added, ahead of Aoun’s mee»»»
Iran minister set to visit Islamabad on Monday
Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»
Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament
Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two me»»»
Bulgaria: GERB Supports US Planes at Bezmer, Questions Radev Over Visa Promise
Opposition party GERB said it would support the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base but criticized Prime Minister Rumen Radev over what the party described as contradictory messages regarding the presence of American military aircraft in the country. Speaking at a party b»»»
Progressive Bulgaria MP Praises Foreign Minister Petrova for Defending National Interests
Slavi Vassilev, deputy chairman of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, defended Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova against criticism over her foreign policy positions, saying she was the first Bulgarian foreign minister in recent decades to stand up so strongly for the country’s intere»»»
Six Injured, Three Detained After Mass Fight Near Sozopol RestaurantOpinions
A mass fight near a restaurant in Sozopol left six people injured and resulted in three arrests, according to police information. The incident took place near the Calypso restaurant in the seaside town during the early hours of Saturday. A report was received by the local police department at aroun»»»
Iran minister set to visit Islamabad on Monday
Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»
Red Sea Gateway Terminal International inaugurates $170m port investment in Bangladesh
RIYADH: Saudi-backed Red Sea Gateway Terminal International has inaugurated a $170 million container terminal in Chittagong, marking Bangladesh’s first international port concession. The move extends the reach of RSGT, operator of Saudi Arabia’s largest container terminal on the Red Sea, into one o»»»
Rubio says Lebanon must be run by legitimate government, 'not Hezbollah, not Iran'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a press briefing that Lebanon must be run by a legitimate government, "not Hezbollah, not Iran". "You defeat and replace Hezbollah with a government that is strong enough to be the sole force of arms in the country, basically with the security of Lebanon »»»
Saudi crown prince calls Aoun and voices support for Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Presidency said, during a visit by the president to the United States. The call tackled “recent developments on both the Lebanese and regional levels” and the Crown Prince “affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Ara»»»
Khalifa University students develop AI platform to simplify cybersecurity compliance
A group of Khalifa University students has developed a UAE-based startup that aims to simplify cybersecurity compliance for organisations using artificial intelligence and automation. The startup, Barmous Compliance, was founded in 2025 and is currently preparing to launch pilot projects with early»»»
Escalating U.S.-Iran conflict raises fears of wider regional war
Capitals, July 20 (SANA) The military confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified last week, fueling concerns that the conflict could expand into a broader regional war as both sides exchanged strikes and reinforced military operations. The Washington Post reported that the United »»»
Starmer says his work is done as Andy Burnham prepares to take office as UK prime minister
LONDON: The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as UK prime minister-in-waiting, Burnham will take office on Monday, succeeding the departing Keir Starmer, and Britain’s political turbulence will give way, at least temporarily, to smooth choreography. Burnham will become the seven»»»
Amina Muaddi’s marks boutique’s first anniversary
DUBAI: Jordanian Romanian shoe designer Amina Muaddi marked the first anniversary of her standalone boutique this week. Located in Paris, on Avenue Montaigne, the store is the celebrity designer’s first standalone opening since she launched her footwear brand in 2018. She posted on Instagram: “My f»»»
How Lamine Yamal jumped the queue to become the world’s next greatest footballer
DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming»»»
Video | Satellites Reveal Destruction of US Forces’ Headquarters at King Faisal Air Base and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan after Iranian Strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu is holding a small security consultation this evening in light of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Andy Burnham to become British prime minister - UPI.com
Britain was set to get its seventh prime minister in 10 years Monday when the king invites Andy Burnham (L) to form a new government, only four weeks after the former Mayor of Manchester was elected to parliament in a by-election. Photo courtesy of House of Commons/EPA July 20 (UPI) -- Andy Burnham»»»
Israeli light drone attack drops stun grenade towards Al-Mansouri town in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil Prices Jump 3% as US Escalates Aggression on Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. At the Cafe Relax bar in the historic center of Buenos Aires, fan»»»
One year on, Sharjah turns Unesco honour into action at Faya
Sharjah: One year after the Faya Palaeolandscape was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Sharjah has transformed the international recognition into a wide-ranging programme of scientific research, conservation and public engagement, investing Dh2 million in new research, establishing a dedic»»»
Women in Kyrgyzstan participate in economy significantly less than men — UNDP - | 24.KG
Women and girls in Kyrgyzstan continue to have more limited access to rights, opportunities, and resources compared with men. The UNDP Kyrgyzstan Gender Equality Strategy for 2023–2027, published on the organization’s website on July 17, says. The five-year strategy outlines the main areas of UNDP’»»»
Trump nuclear deal would let Saudis enrich uranium, CNN reports
The US has agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to have its own nuclear program and enrich uranium, CNN has reported, citing draft documents and sources familiar with the negotiations. The draft deal has been negotiated and is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature, the outlet wrote on Saturday. Accor»»»
Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names
East Rutherford, United States: It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy deservingly went to a formidable if unspectacular Spain side who were simply too strong, even without Lamine Yamal being at his thrilling best. The »»»
Egyptian consortium wins Oman EPC framework agreement worth over $6bn
RIYADH: A consortium of Egypt’s Petrojet and Enppi has won a long-term engineering, procurement and construction framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman, giving the Egyptian alliance access to a project portfolio worth more than $6 billion, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Reso»»»
Media Review: July 20
All media outlets have covered Spain's 1–0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final. Mediapool.bg reports that France's Kylian Mbappé finished as the tournament's top scorer, ending the event with ten goals. Dnevnik.bg carries an article titled "How the World Cup Became a USD 10 Bill»»»
Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome
Madrid: Spain's World Cup winners headed home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. The triumph has sparked an outpouring of national pride in football-mad Spain, where many younger support»»»
US sanctions Sudan for chemical weapons: what we know
PORT SUDAN: The US State Department imposed a new round of sanctions on the Sudanese government Monday, accusing it of using chemical weapons in its war against rival paramilitaries. Though Washington has not provided details on the chemical weapons used, international media have reported two chlor»»»
Temporary moratorium on commercial fishing imposed on Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul - | 24.KG
In accordance with Decree No. 261 of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated July 17, 2026, a temporary moratorium on commercial fishing has been imposed in order to preserve and increase fish stocks in Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul Lakes. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. According to the decree, f»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyzstan ranks 50th globally in Sustainable Development Goals Index - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan ranked 50th out of 169 countries in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, scoring 74.6 out of 100, the Sustainable Development Report 2026 says. The index measures countries’ progress toward achieving all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a score of 100 indicating full a»»»
'Last chance': Labour's Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the new UK prime minister Monday after being asked by King Charles III to form a government. Burnham is expected to announce his senior cabinet appointments later in the day. Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime min»»»
Health Ministry in Gaza says 3 people martyred, 22 others injured in last 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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RAG Holdings earns Great Place to Work certification, reinforcing its commitment to building great businesses through people first approach
RAG Holdings, a leading organisation,with premium business centres in Dubai, enabling entrepreneurs to operate and scale in the UAE, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, one of the world's most respected recognitions for workplace culture and employee experience. Awarded entirely»»»
Taylor Farms: FDA mistakenly reports parasite in lettuce amid recall - UPI.com
July 20 (UPI) -- Taylor Farms said late Sunday the Trump administration mistakenly informed it that a sample of its shredded iceberg lettuce tested positive for a parasite amid a multi-state outbreak that prompted the U.S.-based fresh-produce giant to initiate a recall of the salad staple distribut»»»
Ukraine accelerates privatisation drive with sale of strategic industrial assets
Ukraine is pressing ahead with one of its most ambitious privatisation programmes since the war began in 2022, seeking to attract private capital into strategically important industrial enterprises while generating revenue for post-war reconstruction and reducing the state's role in the economy, re»»»
Third US Soldier Killed in Days as Regional Death Toll Climbs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Baghaei: We condemn the barbaric US aggression against medical facilities and healthcare centers - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Business - US imposes a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices
The United States will slap 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian goods starting July 22 following a yearlong investigation under the Trade Act of 1974. The probe concluded that Brazil engaged in unfair trade practices. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the move, saying it was »»»
Teenager dies in Spain after fountain collapses during World Cup celebrations
MADRID: A 13-year-old died and two people were injured when a fountain partially collapsed in western Spain in the early hours on Monday, marring mass celebrations of the country’s second-ever soccer World Cup victory, emergency services said. The accident occurred shortly after midnight in»»»
Judit Polgár nomination sparks political attacks
The possible Judit Polgár presidential nomination has triggered sharply differing reactions across Hungary’s political and public life, even before the world-famous chess grandmaster has publicly accepted the offer. While prominent scientists, artists and athletes have presented Polgár as a figure »»»