London: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offences were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

Tunis, July 2 (TAP) - A meeting between Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi and heads of banks has brought back into focus a long-standing challenge facing Tunisia’s public finances: the growing reliance on domestic borrowing to cover the state...»»»

NEW YORK: Bahrain’s foreign minister flew to New York on Thursday to demand action from the UN Security Council after what he described as a “renewed and treacherous” Iranian attack on his country this week, as the US and Russia clashed sharply over responsibility for the escalation. Foreign Minist»»»

Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which triggered the war in Gaza. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains that "there's a clear sense »»»

Beirut, July 2 (SANA) Lebanese officials have welcomed Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani‘s visit to Beirut, stressing the importance of opening a new chapter in Syrian-Lebanese relations based on mutual respect, sovereignty and cooperation in the interests of both peoples. Lebanese F»»»

Police detained seven people over suspected laughing gas distribution along the Southern Black Sea Coast, Sozopol Police Department Chief Inspector Ivaylo Dragiev said on Thursday. About 440 kg of laughing gas was seized. The detainees are from various parts of Bulgaria and had been doing seasonal »»»

People walk past the Alibaba logo on its building in Xuhuibinjiiang Park, also known as 'AI Park,' home to many Chinese companies involved in AI research, in Shanghai, China, in March. This week the company agreed to pay the United States $600 million in fines. File Photo by Alex Plavevski/EPA July»»»

NEW YORK: After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in feder»»»

Damascus, July.3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani extended his sincere appreciation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal»»»

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector expands in pursuit of its ambitious Vision 2030 goals, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded across the travel experience — from planning itineraries and streamlining accommodation bookings to delivering more personalized customer experie»»»

LONDON: The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offenses were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

LONDON: Nabih Berri, the speaker of the Lebanese parliament, met the UK’s Deputy National Security Adviser Barbara Woodward on Thursday at his headquarters in Ain Al-Tineh to discuss the latest political and security developments. The talks also covered bilateral relations between Lebanon and the U»»»

NYON: UEFA on Thursday banned Czech club MFK Karviná from European competitions next season because of their involvement in a domestic match-fixing scandal. Czech Cup winner Karviná were already expelled from the top division as punishment by the Czech Football Association on June 16. The associati»»»

The European Union on July 2 unveiled a new package of financial and trade support for Armenia, seeking to bolster the South Caucasus country as it faces what Brussels described as mounting economic pressure from Russia and accelerates its shift towards Europe. European Commission President Ursula »»»

LONDON: A military delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic on Thursday took part in a conference in Bahrain led by US Central Command alongside 10 countries from the Middle East. Col. Ahmad Saeed Issa, director of the Department of International Cooperation within the Ministry of Defense, led the »»»

France is preparing with Italy to deploy international coalition forces in southern Lebanon after the end of UNIFIL's mission, a French Foreign Ministry official told Al-Arabiya television. The official said the move will take place with American support. He explained that the deployment of interna»»»

SILVERSTONE, UK: Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix, his home race. “I’m not going to do it,” the British Ferrari diver said, with a laugh. “It’s the most dangerous part of the we»»»

London: Novak Djokovic can move another step closer to history at Wimbledon in the third round on Friday. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is also in action in the last 32, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka faces former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko. AFP Sport looks at three matc»»»

The new "Mnogotochie" (Ellipsis) cartridge, developed by Rostec, significantly boosts UAV hit probability. It uses standard 5.45×39mm and 7.62×54mm cases compatible with AK-series riflesAfter exiting the barrel, the round fragments into three separate projectiles, widening the effective hit areaUp »»»

Russia launched one of its largest ever missile and drone attacks on Kyiv late on Wednesday with blasts continuing through Thursday morning killing at least 21 people. Buildings damaged in the strikes includes apartment blocks and a Red Cross warehouse filled with humanitarian supplies. Ukraine and»»»

DUBAI: Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in the West Bank in 2025, according to a report by Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, which linked the deaths to an increasingly permissive open-fire policy and military conduct in the occupied territory. The report also pointed to what »»»

LONDON: Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 am (0400GMT) on Monday to allow football fans to watch England’s World Cup clash with Mexico. After England made it into the last 16 in the World Cup, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Football might be coming home, but we’»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: 1000 Days after October 7 Attack, Netanyahu’s Political Survival is the Only Israeli ‘Victory’ 02-07-2026 21:09 PM Israeli PM Benja»»»

Dubai: More than 900 forged and manipulated travel documents were detected in Dubai over the past 18 months, underscoring the emirate's investment in cutting-edge verification technologies and its growing role as a global leader in border security and travel document authentication. The achievement»»»

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Damage is shown on the facade of Citic Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing on June 27. The pilot died in the accident, and authorities said the crash was intentional. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest building was a 66-yea»»»

MEXICO CITY: Amid the sea ‌of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico’s opponents to a place of refuge. Welcome to the Losers Cafe, a coffee shop »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the “senseless killing” in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people. “President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends,” the US»»»

AMSTERDAM: A skeleton found beneath a Maastricht church this year could not be conclusively identified as that of famed French musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan, city authorities said on Thursday, with some findings raising fresh questions about the theory. “For now, the true origi»»»

The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) is a strong expert hub and a bridge between local authorities, State institutions and international partners, NAMRB Executive Director Silvia Georgieva said at a diplomatic reception on Thursday. The reception for member»»»

LONDON: Recent appointments to Syria’s parliament by interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa appear designed to project a broader, more inclusive political tent, bringing in prominent figures such as Kurdish politician Abdul Hakim Bashar and Druze leader Laith Al-Balous. On Wednesday, Al-Sharaa named the»»»

DAR ES SALAAM: The ‌United States has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania to invest more than $1.3 billion in its health sector over the next five years, the latest in a series of deals that have caused controversy in some African countries. The agreement, signed late on Wednesday, i»»»

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With a staggering investment of nearly $32 billion, Abu Dhabi-based TAQA and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, alongside other international and local players, have been granted contracts for six major green hydrogen projects in Southern Morocco, set to transform the nation’s energy landscape. The Morocca»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy carries out new explosion in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon 02-07-2026 19:06 PM Latest News Urgent News A»»»

The Ukrainian millionaire targeted in the Monaco bombing this week had become a nuisance to Kiev, former French intelligence agent Claude Moniquet has told Nice-Matin. Vadim Ermolaev was seriously wounded on Monday evening when an explosive device hidden in a backpack detonated at the entrance to a»»»

A security agreement struck during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Saudi Arabia formalizes Pakistani-Saudi cooperation in cyber defense, digital policing, and forensic technology. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which takes their partnership beyond »»»

MADRID: Some 609,737 ‌of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said on Thursday, enabling them to start work in the formal economy while their applications are under review. The drive, w»»»

DRESDEN, Germany — German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The "Smart Power Fab" in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of»»»

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were»»»

Israel is marking the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. But Netanyau's government has long refused to establish such a commission. Meanwhile, Gazans still face attacks despite »»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Thursday signed a media partnership agreement with Pomorie Municipality aimed at popularizing its calendar of cultural events. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the Agency adds a new partner among Bulgarian municipalities for their cultural calendar, the i»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended on Thursday negotiations with Israel, saying they were not a betrayal and he would not surrender “a single inch of Lebanon’s territory,” according to the presidency. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the Israeli army would re»»»

It's the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, »»»

Rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 44, an earthquake survivor, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo by Ronald R. Pena/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- A man was rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble of a nine-story building in La Guaira, Venezuela, after two earthquakes devasta»»»

Last year we launched this series in which we summed up news from the Hungarian election campaign on a weekly basis. The series continues so we can report on developments after these historically-significant elections, and on the steps taken by the Tisza government. This week we cover the following»»»

BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favorite to take over in the dugout. Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Pa»»»

TORONTO: Seven years can feel like a lifetime in the National Basketball Association. Since Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019, almost everything has changed. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet have all moved »»»