Damascus, July 24 (SANA) The expected visit of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Damascus marks a significant milestone in Syria’s engagement with the UN, following a series of high-level visits and discussions since the liberation on December 8, 2024, covering political transiti»»»

Ichikawa, Japan: Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world. Abandoned by his mother and spurned by some peers, the young macaque shot to stardom af»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s offer of more than Dh3,000 in hotel, dining, attraction and transport deals has drawn over 10,000 applications from UAE residents within its first 48 hours. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The response has prompted the Dubai Department of Economy and Tou»»»

DONETSK, (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops burned a private house with napalm on the outskirts of Konstantinovka (also known as Kostyantynivka) in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and tried to bomb their way into the basement where the family was hiding, one of the survivors told Sputnik. A Ukrainian»»»

A series of explosions broke out near a military base hosting U.S. forces in northern Iraq, hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran. A journalist with the Associated Press heard at least seven blasts around 9:30 a.m. local time in the city of Irbi»»»

At least 348 mudflow incidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan in the first half of 2026, with 78 percent of them occurring in the southern regions of the country. According to Kubanych Temirbek uulu, head of the Emergency Response Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the number of mud»»»

Sydney: A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday. Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one orca holding the tail of»»»

Dubai: India's Gen Z may have taken to the streets to protest repeated examination paper leaks, but they've also unleashed something else entirely: a meme storm that has swallowed social media whole. Every march now spawns a hilarious, acerbic reel. Every police chase becomes a cinematic edit. Ever»»»

Mudflows and flooding are possible in mountainous and foothill areas of Kyrgyzstan from July 26 to 27, the Hydrometeorological Service warned. According to the agency, the risk is associated with expected local heavy rains. Residents and tourists are advised to exercise caution, avoid staying in ri»»»

The Epstein scandal has reached Hungary once more with the sudden death of a model scout who allegedly searched for girls in the country, as the ripples of the affair continue to shake even the old British royal establishment. Daniel Siad, 69, was under investigation in France by prosecutors specia»»»

San Diego: Comic book fans returned to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with convention-goers buzzing about this year's return of Marvel. The studio skipped last year's event, but will be back at the coveted Hall H on Saturday to promote "Avengers: Doomsday," which is sla»»»

Israeli forces detonated overnight into Friday houses and culverts in al-Khiam, Majdalzoun, Serbine, Kfartebnit, Haddatha, Tiri and Kounine, while strikes targeted the outskirts of al-Mansouri and Deir Seryan. The Israeli army also conducted mock raids over several areas in south Lebanon. Displaced»»»

In a market where many drivers perceive the choice as being between the minimum protection provided by MTPL (RCA) insurance and a comprehensive CASCO policy, Anytime is proposing a different approach. Instead of an “all-or-nothing” choice, the company is introducing a flexible offering with multipl»»»

Lège-Cap-Ferret, France: Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept through parts of western Europe, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help. In France, fires raging near the cou»»»

Tokyo: A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, authorities said on Friday, taking fatalities this climbing season on the scenic but potentially dangerous mountain to two. Rescuers separately managed to save a 99-year-old woman, however, after she was injured on the mountai»»»

The solution combines Bamboo Energy’s AI-powered optimization platform and Flexumers access to Romanian ancillary and balancing markets with Huawei’s advanced energy storage solution. The platform will dynamically manage energy storage and discharge based on real-time market needs. The project begi»»»

As UAE families prepare for the new school year, some parents are facing an additional expense before their children have returned to the classroom, which involves higher school transport fees. Also Read: New schools opening in the UAE for 2026/27: Full list, locations, and feesSome parents at GEMS»»»

The Vazrazhdane political party issued a declaration concerning the restriction of the powers of Moldova’s Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. MP Angel Georgiev said the declaration was prompted by developments in the Republic of Moldova that affect not only the country’s domestic political li»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon hailed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he ordered all American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon. He made the announcement earlier this week following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House. The move carries political, economic and »»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s government spokesman said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi carried an initiative to Tehran aimed at easing regional tensions, while Baghdad said it would not allow Iraqi territory to be used to threaten Iran. The remarks came during an official visit by al-Zaidi to Tehran, about a week a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has attributed its continued lead in the E-Government and Mobile Government Services Maturity Index across the Middle East and North Africa region for the fourth consecutive year to five key factors, according to Abdulwahab Al-Baddah, official spokesperson for the Digital Gover»»»

Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its safety advisory warning airlines against operating in the airspace over the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and parts of the Gulf of Oman until August 31, citing the continuing risk posed by military activity across the region. Si»»»

President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners a»»»

According to data published this spring by Romanian recruitment platform eJobs, approximately 75% of Romanian employees feel increased financial pressure due to rising living costs, while 42.5% believe that a single source of income is no longer enough to maintain a decent standard of living. At th»»»

The national football and volleyball teams of Kyrgyzstan have learned their opponents for the upcoming 20th Asian Games. The draw took place on July 23 in Nagoya, Japan. The Kyrgyz men’s football team will compete in Group A. In the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the national teams of Japan»»»

A three-judge panel on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to halt Tennessee implementing a new congressional map ahead of next's months primary elections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- A federal court has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that elimina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara has inaugurated the “Environment and Life” exhibition, showcasing more than 30 artworks that celebrate nature and promote environmental awareness through creative expression and recycled materials. Organised by Katara in collaboration with Seash»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in orthopaedic and sports medicine through the success of its Surgery Department Observer Programme, which hosted 69 international observers over the past year. The programme attr»»»

DAMASCUS: Fearful of political and battlefield developments, former Assad-era officers, personnel and Syrian Hezbollah members who fled to Lebanon after the regime’s fall are searching for safer, more stable options. For some, returning to Syria is becoming “a viable choice.” “We go to sleep hearin»»»

ROCESTER: Lucas Herbert and Bryson DeChambeau picked up right where they left off at Royal Birkdale to sit first and second respectively after the opening round of LIV Golf UK on Thursday. Having finished tied sixth at the Open last weekend, Ripper GC star Herbert closed the day at the JCB Golf and»»»

A criminal case has been opened in Toktogul district of Jalal-Abad region over the illegal cultivation of plants containing narcotic substances. According to the regional police department’s press service, officers received operational information about a possible case of illegal cultivation and st»»»

At least three people were wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near Saint Petersburg early Friday, regional officials said. Kyiv has struck five Wildberries warehouses since July 18, killing eight night-shift workers»»»

Asen Simeonov, the stepfather accused in the abduction of 11-year-old Natalia, faces a prison sentence of between 10 and 20 years or life imprisonment if convicted on the most serious charge against him. Prosecutors also say part or all of his property could be confiscated. The information was conf»»»

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has completed a $2.5bn private placement, bringing external investors into its shareholder base for the first time as it seeks funding for expansion and future growth. The company said in a statement circulated on July 23 that it had issued an»»»

The trial of former Uzbekneftegaz chairman Bahodir Siddiqov deepens scrutiny of state energy contracting as Bakhtiyor Fazylov’s once-dominant business empire continues to unravel. WHAT: Siddiqov and eight others, including representatives of Enter Engineering and Eriell Management, face charges inc»»»

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health on Friday condemned renewed and unjustified Israeli attack targeting medical personnel in southern Lebanon, after an ambulance was hit in Nabatieh Al-Fawqa a day earlier, wounding two paramedics. In a statement, the ministry said the strike directly targeted “an »»»

Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese militant who took part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv's airport more than five decades ago, died Thursday in Beirut, the Palestinian group that had been protecting him said. He was 78. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a faction that is the second-largest»»»

REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Electronic Arts, Inc. has revealed the cover of the Ultimate Plus Edition for EA Sports FC 27, featuring Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham following their outstanding performances at the World Cup this summer, alongside the first-look at EA SPORTS FC»»»

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION IN SOUTHERN UKRAINE: In a field in southern Ukraine, soldiers scrawled sardonic messages on a sleek grey attack drone that would soon be hunting Russian ships on the Black Sea — part ​of a widening Ukrainian campaign to isolate Crimea and weaken Moscow’s war effort. Operating f»»»

Israeli forces infiltrated Thursday the southern town of Serbine amid heavy machine gun fire. Nearby in al-Tiri, forces carried out a large-scale detonation. In Ibl-al Siqi, a Syrian worker was wounded as Israeli forces fired machine guns, and detonated houses in the village.»»»

Hezbollah branded on Thursday President Joseph Aoun’s recent visit to Washington a failure and said that it showed the government’s submission to a foreign power. In a statement, the group’s lawmakers said the visit revealed "the extent of subservience and submission to foreign tutelage", adding th»»»

Since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 on 5 November 2023, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has set a global benchmark for rapid humanitarian response and sustained support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza S»»»

Animation will be the focus of the fifth day of the programme at the 11th Burgas International Film Festival, the festival organisers said on Friday. For the fourth consecutive year, Oscar-nominated Bulgarian director and animator Theodore Ushev will present his Aquanima animation selection. This y»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated supply chain solutions, announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 following a meeting of the Board of Directors held yesterday and chaired »»»

Beijing: The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China rose to 11, with rescuers still searching for 50 missing people in the rubble, where there are "no signs of life", according to authorities. The landslide, which occurred last Friday in Chongqing's Pengshui County, swept away several re»»»

On July 24, 1969, Apollo 11 returned to Earth, ending its historic moon-landing mission. After the spacecraft's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were flown by helicopter to the recovery ship USS Hornet. 1 of 5 | Pararescueman Lt. Clancy Hat»»»

Sharjah: A mother’s decision to seek help from Sharjah Police after noticing worrying changes in her teenage son’s behaviour helped save the 16-year-old from slipping deeper into drug abuse, a senior police official has revealed. Brigadier Majid Sultan Al Asam, Director of the Prevention and Drug C»»»

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SAINT PETERSBURG: Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city, according to local officials and an AFP reporter. Kyiv has targeted Saint Petersburg as it steps up long-range dron»»»