How high-stakes impeachment case could reshape Philippines: Democracy on trial
As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its next phase, the proceedings have evolved into something larger than a legal contest over alleged misconduct. They have become a test of the Philippines' constitutional system — its checks and balances, the resilience of its democrat»»»
The mission after space: Prince Sultan’s journey into Saudi heritage
RIYADH: While most people know Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud as the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to travel into space, the years that followed were devoted to a different mission: reviving Saudi Arabia’s heritage and documenting the people whose lives helped shape the Kingdom’s history throug»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Traveler’ by Andrea Wulf
Andrea Wulf’s “The Traveler” steps into the life and times of George Forster, the young naturalist and revolutionary who journeyed to the far reaches of the known world and whose radical ideas about humanity and freedom made waves in eighteenth-century Europe. A polyglot and gifted scientist, Forst»»»
India-UK trade pact takes effect, cut tariffs, boosts services firms
Agencies New Delhi India and Britain’s trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to mo»»»
Sheikh Joaan pays emotional tribute to Father Amir
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has paid an emotional tribute to the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani describing him as a father, mentor and the architect of Qatar’s modern renaissance. In a post on X, accompanied by childhood photogra»»»
Why the mystery of Egypt’s pyramids still refuses to be solved
LONDON: When a team of Egyptian archaeologists revealed details last month of excavations at an ancient burial ground on the east bank of the Nile, there was the usual flurry of international media excitement at the prospect of yet another breakthrough in our understanding of how the great pyramids»»»
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to invest another $100b in Arizona fabs
TAIPEI — Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in the US state of Arizona, the company said Thursday, as it reported a record quarterly net profit on the back of massive demand for AI hardware.TSMC, the biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple pho»»»
Syrian authorities seize another 200,000 captagon pills
LONDON: Authorities in Syria seized a further 200,000 captagon pills on Thursday. They were confiscated by the country’s Drug Enforcement Administration during a raid on a criminal network in the southern province of Daraa, along the border with Jordan. Six balloons used to smuggle drugs across the»»»
ICC staffer repeats misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan in TV interview
THE HAGUE: A junior lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact with her, in a CNN interview that was her first public media appearance. Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing. His lawyer, Sareta Ashraph, to»»»
Climate action has an implementation challenge
The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Not because ambition is lacking or the science is unclear. We have the evidence and the solutions. We also have an increasingly clear understanding of the problem and the consequences of inaction. The challenge lies elsewhere. Too »»»
Pele’s World Cup jersey fetches $4.9m at US auction
NEW YORK: A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction on Thursday. The Brazilian attacker nicknamed “The King” was 17 when he scored two goals in his country’s 5-2 victory over host country Sweden in 1958. The blue shirt b»»»
ICC staffer repeats misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan in TV interview
THE HAGUE: A junior lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact with her, in a CNN interview that was her first public media appearance. Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing. His lawyer, Sareta Ashraph, to»»»
How nature could inspire AI’s next breakthrough
RIYADH: For years, the race in artificial intelligence has been driven by scale, with companies building ever-larger models trained on vast datasets. But researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology believe the next leap forward may come not from making AI bigger, but from lear»»»
Climate action has an implementation challenge
The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Not because ambition is lacking or the science is unclear. We have the evidence and the solutions. We also have an increasingly clear understanding of the problem and the consequences of inaction. The challenge lies elsewhere. Too »»»
Signs of bird strike in wreckage of deadly NY chopper crash: investigators
NEW YORK: The wreckage of a New York sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people, showed signs of a bird strike, investigators said on Thursday. A senior Spanish business executive, his wife and three children died along with the pilot when the helicopter malfuncti»»»
Houthi escalation threatens Yemen’s imports, deepens humanitarian crisis
ADEN: Concerns are mounting over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen as renewed military escalation by the Houthis coincides with the fallout from the resumption of the war involving Iran, which has begun to disrupt trade flows and commodity supplies to the country. At the same time, the Unite»»»
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump’s speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi ab»»»
U.S. designates two more Mexican cartels as terrorist groups - UPI.com
Two new organizations join join six other Mexican cartels previously designated as terrorist organizations under President Donald Trump's directive as part of a strategy to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | Lice»»»
SpaceX set to send massive Starship rocket on its 13th test flight - UPI.com
1 of 3 | SpaceX's next-generation Starship is stacked on the pad atop the new Super Heavy V3 booster, at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX is preparing to launch its thirteenth flight test on Thursday. SpaceX/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Thursday is set to launch the 13th test»»»
Hezbollah Never Throws Accusations of National Betrayal over Political Rifts: Media Relations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Never Throws Accusations of National Betrayal over Political Rifts: Media Relations 16-07-2026 22:27 PM Hezbollah StatementsHezbo»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of the Israeli aggression since March 2: 4,324 martyrs, 12224 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of the Israeli aggression since March 2: 4,324 martyrs, 12224 injuries 16-07-2026 21:05 PM Latest New»»»
France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
MIAMI: France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the dreaded third-place play-off in Miami. Both teams head to Florida still raw from semifinal defeats that have left both footballing nations licking wounds, which, in the eyes of many, w»»»
HRW urges minute’s silence at World Cup final for ICE killings
NEW YORK: FIFA should stage a minute’s silence before the World Cup final for the two people shot dead by US immigration agents this month, Human Rights Watch said Thursday. A Colombian man was killed in Maine on Monday, while a Mexican man was killed in Houston last week, both during traffic stops»»»
86 residents assisted as Ajman Police step up support after tower blaze
Ajman: Ajman Police has continued supporting residents affected by the recent fire at Ajman corniche tower, deploying its mobile smart police centre at the scene to provide on-the-spot police services, answer inquiries and assist those impacted by the incident. The mobile unit, which operates aroun»»»
Chinese brain chip beats Musk’s Neuralink to market
Chinese surgeons have implanted a brain-computer interface in a patient with limited hand mobility, in what is described as the world’s first commercial procedure using an approved non-invasive device of its kind. The procedure was carried out on Monday at a hospital in Shanghai. The patient suffer»»»
Verstappen takes old rear wing in place of ‘super-dangerous’ upgrade
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Max Verstappen will race with a conventional rear wing at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull reacted to his claims that their ‘Macarena’ wing was “super-dangerous.” The four-time world champion spoke out after crashing in the final stages of the British Grand »»»
U.S., Iran trade attacks for fifth straight day in fight for Hormuz - UPI.com
1 of 2 | An Iranian woman on Wednesday walks next to a huge anti-U.S. billboard featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in a coffin, accompanied by a sentence in Persian that reads, "We kill Trump." It is displayed at the Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkennareh/EPA July 15 (UPI»»»
Qatar rejects claims it agreed to military action against Iran
Doha: Qatar has categorically denied reports that it agreed to take part in military action against Iran, dismissing the claims carried by Israeli media as false and politically motivated. In a statement, the International Media Office expressed Qatar’s categorical rejection of the false reports pu»»»
Bolivia probes trafficking of recruits for Russia's war - UPI.com
Bolivian prosecutors have identified 25 people who were offered jobs in Russia and wound up in the military in its war against Ukraine. File Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA July 16 (UPI) -- Bolivia's Attorney General's Office said it has opened three investigations into an alleged human trafficking ne»»»
How rivalry with a top general brought down Ukraine’s popular defence minister Fedorov
The forced resignation of 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government reshuffle has exposed competing visions within the country’s civil and military leadership on how best to hold back the Russian advance. It shouldn’t come as too much of a shock that a defence min»»»
US lawmakers ‘disgusted’ by Kathryn Ruemmler’s Jeffrey Epstein testimony – WSJ
Several US lawmakers said they were “disgusted” by testimony from Kathy Ruemmler, a former Goldman Sachs chief legal officer and White House counsel under former President Barack Obama, about her relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal reports. Ruemmler app»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Two Merkava tanks belonging to the Israeli enemy have advanced into Khallat al-Arja on the outskirts of Haddatha town towards Haris town in southern Lebanon - 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: Two Merkava tanks belonging to the Israeli enemy have advanced into Khallat al-Arja on the outskirts of Haddatha to»»»
Opposition Parties Accuse Government of Contradictory Actions towards Coalition of the Willing, Foreign Ministry Denies
On Thursday, opposition parties accused the Government of Progressive Bulgaria of pursuing contradictory actions in Bulgaria's foreign policy towards the Coalition of the Willing, arguing that while Prime Minister Rumen Radev says Bulgaria will not participate in the Coalition, Foreign Minister Vel»»»
White House Claims Iran Continues to Talk to US, Wants to Reach Deal
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iranian negotiators continue to engage in talks with the United States, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Thursday, adding that Tehran wants to reach an agreement. "I've spoken with the [US] president [Donald Trump] about this as recently as an hour ago.»»»
PM Magyar announces probe into former FM Szijjártó's Russia ties, vows stronger policing in Budapest
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has confirmed that an investigation is underway into former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s relationship with Russia, while also announcing new public safety measures for Budapest and providing updates on major transport and energy projects. Speaking at the »»»
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allo»»»
Trump’s teleprompter operator investigated for betting on speeches - UPI.com
A White House teleprompter operator is under investigation for allegedly placing bets on prediction markets related to President Donald Trump’s statements. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- A White House teleprompter operator is under investigation for allegedly placing be»»»
Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard to Become Pedestrian-only during August Weekends as Part of New Initiative
Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard in the section between Knyaz Alexander I Street and Vasil Levski Boulevard will be converted into a pedestrian area during all August weekends as part of Sofia Municipality's summer initiative. It aims to open up one of the most recognizable places in the city for walks, »»»
Qatar rejects false Israeli reports that allege it agreed to participate in military action against Iran
Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office on Thursday expressed the State of Qatar’s categorical rejection of the false reports published by Israeli media outlets, which alleged that Qatar had agreed to participate in military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a statement, the Offic»»»
Major workplace reform: Oman introduces employer-funded sick leave insurance from July 19
Dubai: Employers across Oman will be required to make additional social insurance contributions and adapt payroll and leave management systems from Sunday, July 19, as the sick and other leave insurance branch under the Social Protection Law comes into force. The new scheme introduces a 1 per cent »»»
Tête à tête - Washington is ready to 'upend the rules-based world order', HRW chief says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Human Rights Watch executive director Philippe Bolopion says the Trump administration has "launched an all-out assault on human rights" at home and abroad. He calls the Fort Bliss ICE detention centre a "human rights catastrophe" and warns Washington i»»»
Investment in critical minerals falls in 2025 — IEA
PARIS, France — Investment in critical minerals fell last year, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, even after Western nations vowed to boost domestic production for national security reasons.Furthermore the geographic concentration of supply chains for elements critical to the high-tech»»»
Lebanon and Israel conclude round of talks on IDF withdrawal
Syria said on July 19 it had foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon by seizing a shipment that included missiles at its border with Iraq. It comes after US President Donald Trump floated the idea of Syria intervening in Lebanon against the armed groupn, and amid talks between »»»
Russia and China Move to Shape a Fairer Global AI Order
Russia and China are promoting a global AI system built on equal access, technological sovereignty, transparent standards, and practical benefits for people—rather than control by a small group of Western governments and tech giants. That vision is taking center stage at the World AI Conference in »»»
France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claims
France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid re»»»
French PM Lecornu seeks deeper ties, energy cooperation on Morocco visit
France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hailing their "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat. Lecornu praised the diplomatic advances Paris and Rabat have achieved since Presid»»»
EU orders Google to share search data and open Android system to AI rivals
The European Union on Thursday ordered Google to share its search data with rival search engines and open Android to competing AI services under its Digital Markets Act, in its latest move to curb Big Tech's dominance. Google has warned the measures could jeopardise user privacy – and nat»»»
Mykhailo Fedorov: Ousted defence chief's reforms riled Ukrainian army bosses
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov served just six months before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to irreconcilable clashes with the country's top brass, which he viewed as out of date, inflexible and mired in bureaucracy. Fedorov's early bet on drone warfare was a gam»»»
Italian court convicts 32 over deadly 2018 Genoa Bridge collapse
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced 32 defendants, including former motorway operator Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci, for their roles in the 2018 collapse of Genoa's Morandi bridge which killed 43 people. Castellucci was among 57 defendants tried over the disaster, with 25 others acquitte»»»
CEO gets 11 years in prison for Italian bridge collapse that killed 43 - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A large section of the Morandi viaduct upon which the A10 motorway runs collapsed in Genoa, Italy, in 2018. The CEO of the company that runs Italy's roadways was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison. File Photo by Luca Zennaro/EPA July 16 (UPI) -- The former CEO of the management comp»»»