Karachi: Pakistani psychiatrist Dr Ayesha I. Mian has been elected president of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) for the 2026-2030 term, becoming the first Pakistani and the first South Asian to head the global organisation since it »»»

Tunis, July 12 (TAP) - Several Tunisian public agricultural institutions, in cooperation with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Tunisia Office, announced that the Steering Committee of the Water Use Safety Project has...»»»

LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in the Egyptian city of El Alamein on Sunday to discuss latest regional developments with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to address developments in the Middle East and affirmed the importance»»»

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on his compound in Tehran on February 28. Khamenei made the statement after his father was laid to rest at the Imam Reza Shrine in his hometown of Mashh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Persian Gulf Strait Authority: Transit requests will be processed in chronological order once security and stability have been restored, wi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Persian Gulf Strait Authority: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible due to the recent illegal US military movemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on Sunday the operating hours of several essential services that will continue during the national mourning period following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a statement, the ministry said a number of»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums and Qatar National Library have announced temporary closures during the national mourning period following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Qatar Museums said that all museums, galleries and creative hubs across the country will remain closed »»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria’s new authorities dissolved the country’s rubber-stamp legis»»»

MUSCAT: Oman said Sunday it had rescued 23 crew members from a commercial ship while one was missing after the vessel was struck off the Gulf sultanate's eastern coast. "Twenty-three crew members were rescued and provided with necessary medical care. Search operations are continuing for one crew me»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has sent teams of gifted students to represent the Kingdom at two of the world’s most prestigious science competitions this month as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in international academic Olympiads. The Saudi biology team is competing in the International »»»

CAIRO: Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, ​Palestinian health officials said. Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Mat»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 10.55 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at 10,818.98. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR2.20 billion ($587 million), with 135 stocks advancing and 117 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu fell »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communication Office (GCO) issued a set of guidelines outlining the protocol for flying the State of Qatar’s flag at half-mast during periods of mourning. This comes in accordance with the provisions of Law No 14 of 2012, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and pre»»»

LONDON: Overnight US strikes killed an Iranian navy lieutenant in the southern port of Jask, Iranian news agencies Mehr and Tasnim reported, citing a local official. The officer was identified as Hamidreza Dehghani. Iran said Sunday it would close the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and dron»»»

BENGALURU: Norwegian ‌Air has honored its social media wager with British ​Airways and changed its Instagram profile picture to BA’s logo for a day after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in their ‌World Cup ‌quarter-final on ​Saturday. Norwegian ‌Air's Instagram account on July 12, 2026. (Screengr»»»

Military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Major General Mohsen Rezaei described the funeral of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei as one of the most significant events in contemporary history, saying it drew widespread attention and mourning both inside Iran and abro»»»

Dubai: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned what he described as Iran’s continued actions that threaten regional security and stability. He accused Iran of repeatedly targeting Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Jordan, and o»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to shipping until the US ends what it called its “illegal” interference in the region. The statement came as the US reportedly pressed Iranian negotiators to declare the strait fully open to co»»»

LONDON: The president of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority, Fawaz Al-Sahli, led the Kingdom’s delegation to the 137th session of the International Maritime Organization Council, held in London. The participation reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its presence in internation»»»

Umluj: Beekeepers in Umluj governorate, Tabuk region, have begun harvesting and extracting samr honey, benefiting from the widespread presence of samr trees across the area’s plains and valleys. Umluj is renowned for its abundant samr trees, scientifically known as Vachellia tortilis, which produce»»»

US Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) showed no signs of ill health before his death, NBC reported on Sunday, citing a senior official from the senator's office. Earlier in the day, Graham's office announced that the senator had passed away at the age of »»»

RIYADH: For a moment, it felt real. Egypt had been in control against defending champions Argentina for nearly 80 minutes, inching closer to uncharted territory: the final eight of the FIFA World Cup. In hindsight, Egyptian fans’ refusal to accept that their nation could see this through proved wel»»»

KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister ​Yulia Svyrydenko. “I am grateful to Yuliia for her clear, steady, and effective work as Prime Minister, for her years of productive service on Ukraine’s team, and I have offered her the opportunity»»»

RIYADH: Renewing an ID card, applying for a visa or booking a medical appointment can now be completed in minutes through Saudi Arabia’s government digital platforms. As online public services become the primary way citizens and residents interact with government, a new King Saud University study f»»»

Budapest’s District XI (Újbuda) council has approved a controversial planning agreement that effectively clears the way for a 140-apartment residential development next to the popular Lake Feneketlen. Residents opposed, but council said compromising was the only solution The decision follows months»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud offered his condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the passing of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of the State of Qatar. "We received with profound sorrow the news of the p»»»

Rafha: The Omani troupe presented traditional and folkloric performances at the Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival’s open-air theater in King Fahd Park, attracting a large audience. Troupe leader Nasser Saif Al-Mazrouei expressed his pleasure at participating in festivals across the Kingdom,»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said »»»

Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator in the United States, a key ally of President Donald Trump ad a longtime supporter of ‘Israel’, has ⁠died aged 71. Graham died on ⁠Saturday evening after a ‌brief and sudden illness, the communications director ⁠for his office ⁠said in ⁠a post ⁠on ⁠X e»»»

RIYADH: UAE low-cost carrier flydubai is set to resume flights to Aleppo after more than 14 years, launching daily direct services to the Syrian city as part of the expansion of its Syrian network. Flights are scheduled to commence on July 20, making Aleppo flydubai’s second destination in Syria al»»»

Egypt's Giza Plateau- Pyramids Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, owned by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is increasing its investment in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites by a third, betting on sporting events and pop concerts by stars like Shakira to help propel tourism to new heights. The new inve»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have urged parents to keep a close watch on children at swimming pools and beaches during the summer holidays, warning that even moments of distraction can result in fatal drownings. The warning came from Dubai Police's Child and Women Protection Department, part of the General »»»

RIYADH: Heritage museums at the Farmers’ Market Festival in Turaif drew strong interest from visitors and heritage enthusiasts, showcasing collectibles that documented ancient lifestyles, handicrafts, and traditional clothing. The displays featured antiquities, currencies, heritage photographs, jew»»»

Muscat, Oman: The Omani government condemned on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif announced that in accordance with the official mourning announcement, the Third Hamba Exhibition for Pakistani Mango and Its Products will be suspended. The organisers said that the mango exhibition will be suspended starting from today until July 15, 2026. The exhibition wi»»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Getting a passport, visa or attestation done has turned into a moving target for the UAE's 4.5 million-strong Indian expat community, and for other UAE residents hoping to travel to India, with frequent changes in rules as the Indian missions navigate a legal deadlock over who sho»»»

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Bulgaria's Centre for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has completed five emergency missions in less than 48 hours, the service said on Facebook Sunday. The missions included the rescue of an injured tourist near the Seven Rila Lakes, the airlift of victims from two serious road accident»»»

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.  The Department of Justice has subp»»»

Dubai: The Middle East entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again following fresh US air strikes. While Tehran has announced the closure before, this time the declaration comes after attacks on commercial shipping, the largest US military »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against its territory, as well as the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, and the State of Kuwait, con»»»

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact »»»

Fresh details have emerged in the controversial case of the zebras kept near Hatvanpuszta at a property linked to Hungary’s wealthiest businessman, Lőrinc Mészáros. According to information released by the Fejér County Government Office, three zebras died during the winter, but the authorities were»»»

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed “until further notice” after stopping a vessel it accused of using an unauthorised route, while the US has launched strikes on Iranian military targets. The escalation has increased concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the safety »»»

Iran and Oman held talks on coordinating future arrangements for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei elaborated on Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Oman, saying Saturday’s negotiations in Muscat»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics Services partnered with China’s SF Airlines to provide air cargo services, reinforcing the Kingdom’s efforts to deepen logistics ties with one of its largest trading partners. The agreement, signed through SAL’s Ground Handling Division, will see the Saudi compa»»»

The rising costs of the Ukraine war have forced the Russian government to increase spending, causing the federal budget deficit to expand further. High spending growth adds to inflationary pressures, making it difficult for the central bank to lower its key rate. High interest rates also curb inves»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the suspension of all forms of maritime activities till further notice. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that for public safety, owners and users of maritime vessels, including leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and all other mari»»»