Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Transport Company (Transtu) and Chinese manufacturer CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd. on Friday inked an agreement to modernise the Tunis-Goulette-Marsa (TGM) suburban railway line serving the northern suburbs of...»»»

MAKKAH: Early Islamic inscriptions in Kufic script recently discovered in Al-Sidriya site in Al-Dawadmi in the Riyadh region are nothing short of a historical treasure, providing an insight into not just the documentation process of different aspects of life centuries ago, but also the nature of th»»»

The Bayeux Tapestry will be on display at the British Museum starting in September. It arrived at the museum today from France. Photo courtesy of Antoine Cazin, La Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie, via The British Museum July 10 (UPI) -- The Bayeux Tapestry, considered one of the world's greate»»»

The Pentagon announced Friday that it is lifting the suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots who were involved in a Fourth of July flyover. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced Friday that it is lifting the suspensions of eight Apache helico»»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs has raised its operational readiness for the peak summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai’s airports during the first half of July. The preparations are being carried out through an integrated operational plan designed to ensure»»»

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has agreed to hold further talks with Iran even as he declared the ceasefire between the two countries “over”, underscoring the fragile state of diplomacy after fighting flared again this week. “Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We h»»»

Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) - The TUNINDEX rose by 0.82% on Friday, reaching a new historic high of 20,158.70 points, on a robust trading volume of TND 14.3 million, reports stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The SIPHAT share posted the best performance of...»»»

Ryanair said one ​of its planes ‌was forced into an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport ⁠in Greece shortly after takeoff on Friday after a window was "detached", with industry sources saying a ‌passenger was partially sucked out of it.  A man was nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair»»»

At least 12 people have died in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with many victims killed while trying to flee the flames by car or on foot in southern Almeria. Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, where authorities say the fire may have started after a power cable fell onto the road and ignited dr»»»

After a NATO summit focused on Iran, Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised leaders with an unusual gift: engraved vintage revolvers with live ammunition. The unexpected presents created diplomatic and logistical challenges, with several leaders saying »»»

A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who confessed to killing a woman suspected of carrying out an unsuccessful hit on a sanctioned oligarch in Monaco has withdrawn his confession, Ukrainian media reported Friday citing court proceedings, instead pinning the blame on his co-defendant. The offi»»»

Doha: Weather inshore until 6am on Saturday will see relatively hot, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be fine weather, warning of strong wind and high sea. Winds inshore will be northwesterly at a speed of 05 to 15 knot gusting to 20 knot at places a»»»

Data related to alleged influence peddling and the movement of undeclared financial resources linked to Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski is currently being reviewed, according to a report by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP). The document cont»»»

NOUAKCHOTT: An official delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has participated in the 50th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). Held in Nouakchott, Mauritania, the three-day meetings were attended by high-level representatives from »»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has indicted Sasa V for the heinous May 12 murder of a man identified as A N at the "27" restaurant in Belgrade's Senjak district, as well as for illegally carrying firearms and ammunition. Sasa V is charged with the criminal offence of aggravat»»»

The Russian military’s strategy of combined aerial attacks, involving waves of strike drones followed up by ballistic, cruise or hypersonic missiles, has proven highly effective not only in the Ukrainian theater, but Iran’s defense against US and Israeli aggression, says Russian defense analyst Ale»»»

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Nigeria has opened a $250mn lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, marking a step in the country’s effort to capture more value from its mineral resources and position itself in the global battery supply chain. The Diamond New Energy lithium mining and processing plant, located in Endo in Nasa»»»

The European Council on Friday adopted country-specific recommendations for the Member States, including five recommendations addressed to Bulgaria covering economic, social, employment, structural and budgetary policies. The Council recommends that Bulgaria adhere to the maximum growth rates of ne»»»

PARIS: Wildfires have scorched twice as much land in France so far this year as in the same period last year, an official said on Friday. The European nation is facing its third heatwave since May, with a part of western France under the more severe heat warning on Friday and fires raging in severa»»»

KHARTOUM: In the year since the Sudanese army recaptured the capital Khartoum from a paramilitary force that had seized it at the outset of civil war in 2023, more than 2 million of the 5 million people who fled their homes in the city have returned. But although the authorities promised a quick re»»»

A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what ​is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a ‌recent escalation ‌in hostilities in ​the ‌Gulf, ⁠Iran’s ​semi-official Tasnim ⁠news agency reported. Tasnim said the visit followed what it described as Qatari acc»»»

NEW YORK: The International Atomic Energy Agency lost continuity of knowledge across all of Iran’s declared nuclear facilities following US and Israeli strikes that began Feb. 28, 2026, which “could not be restored,” a senior UN official told the Security Council on Friday. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN und»»»

ATHENS: ‌Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike against budget cuts at the start of the country’s debt crisis. The ‌tragedy on ‌May 5, 2010 ‌unfolded ⁠as tens of ⁠thou»»»

Beijing: A total of 95,657 people from 36,279 households in Beijing had been evacuated as of 5 p.m. on Friday, as authorities intensified flood-control measures and carried out emergency relocations in preparation for heavy rainfall. A new round of heavy rain began battering the city on Friday, wit»»»

OSLO: Norway’s famed “row” celebration may be one of the viral sensations of the World Cup in North America, but fans in the capital of Oslo might need their waterproofs when their side take on ‌England in ‌the quarter-finals on Saturday if forecast ‌heavy ⁠rains arrive. The team’s ⁠five games so f»»»

Ahou Koutchesfahani, scholar in international relations and Iran expert, analyses the funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by the Islamic Republic. The regime is seeking to send two messages: to its own population, by showcasing its control and ability to»»»

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes Friday as Typhoon Bavi crawled towards Taiwan after having triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines. The tropical storm is the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan in more than three decades. Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippi»»»

On this week's edition of Access Asia, we bring you a report from Japan, where visa fees have been increased for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency. The government is also considering introducing a language requirement. While Japan needs foreign workers to help offset an ageing popu»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has agreed to continue the negotiation process with Iran at Tehran's request, however indicating that the ceasefire is over. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so»»»

A sexual predator abducted a ten-year-old girl into nearby woodland, assaulted her and then attempted to strangle her—just ten days after being released from prison. The child’s life was ultimately saved by a tracking function on her mobile phone, which enabled her father and the local mayor to loc»»»

GENEVA: Israel said on Friday that the detention of a Gaza hospital director, who has been held since December 2024, was “lawful,” and rejected reports that he suffered a life-threatening condition.Hussam Abu Safiya “is lawfully detained by Israel based on concrete intelligence,” Israel’s diplomati»»»

MOSCOW: Ukrainian drone strikes Friday hit southern Russian oil refineries and the port of Taganrog on the Azov Sea, where authorities declared an emergency and evacuated some residents, officials said. Kyiv has beefed up its efforts in recent months to hinder Moscow’s financial capabilities in its»»»

Hungary’s Recovery and Resilience Plan has received unanimous approval from the EU finance ministers, removing the final obstacle from bringing home thousands of billions of EU funds, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Friday. Péter Magyar hails “superhuman effort” “Many did not believ»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: In a major overhaul of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Friday announced a series of sweeping reforms, including complete digitisation of pilgrim services, AI-based crowd management and a significant expansion of online accommodation booking, ahe»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has requested disciplinary sanctions against notary Veselin Petrov, whose jurisdiction falls under the Varna District Court, over his handling of real estate transactions in the Baba Alino area, the Justice Ministry said on Friday. Naydenov instructed the Inspector»»»

The Mexican national killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday was not the target of their operation, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. File Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Mexican national killed by I»»»

President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't sign the bipartisan housing bill that is set to become law at midnight if he doesn't sign it or veto it. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- A bipartisan housing bill that swept the House and Senate is set to become law at midnig»»»

Brussels advised Meta to make changes to its Facebook and Instagram products, saying their addictive nature was a violation of EU digital services law. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The "addictive design" of Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms breaches EU digi»»»

LONDON: CNN has set a new date for its flagship Global Perspectives event in Doha after postponing the region’s first edition of the series amid regional tensions. The event, which brings together dignitaries, political and business leaders and other figures for discussions on geopolitics, technolo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) has signed a five-year partnership with Siemens to advance sustainability, digital transformation and applied innovation across its campuses, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and Green Agenda 2030. Get updated faster and for »»»

Kuwait City, July 10 (SANA) Kuwait on Friday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington has begun procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement posted on X, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the country’s support for efforts by t»»»

DUBAI: Daily tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have ​slowed on Friday, after the US and Iran exchanged hostilities this week and renewed their arguments over who was in control of passage through the critical waterway. The attacks renewed concerns about the recovery of global oil s»»»

Israeli strikeس targeted Friday a pickup truck on the outskirts of Kounine-Kfardjal, wounding two people, and a car in Kfar Rumman. Later in the day, another strike hit Kfar Rumman again and Israeli artillery shelled the southern town of Deir Seryan. In another incident, a drone dropped a stun gren»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Friday assured a Lebanese Forces delegation led by party leader Samir Geagea that he “will not back down from the decision to negotiate” with Israel, while insisting that he will give explanations to the Lebanese people. “I have made a difficult choice, and the road is not »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday he would resign from his post a few days after calling parliamentary elections. "In my capacity as president of the Republic, I must call parliamentary elections, and then I will resign after a few days," Vucic told Pink TV. He added that»»»

PARIS: NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join Monday’s “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency said on Friday. The meeting will be aimed at building on momentum to help Ukraine following the NATO summit in Turkiye thi»»»

NOUAKCHOTT: The president of Mauritania has granted a pardon to two opposition lawmakers sentenced to four years in jail for accusing him of racial discrimination against black people and descendants of slaves. The state-run Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) reported that President Mohamed Ould Cheikh »»»

El Alamein, Egypt: Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt’s national football team on Friday after the country’s best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina. A sea of fans dressed in red, white and black filled the grounds outside the »»»

A recent US strike near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was a “deliberate and short-sighted political gamble” that could further destabilize the Middle East, Qian Yaxu, PhD, from the Center for Regional and Country Studies at Southwest Jiaotong University, told Sputnik. Iran and Israel had long »»»