Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas Announces Election of Al-Hayya as Head of Political Bureau, Succeeding Martyred Leader Al-Sinwar 20-07-2026 15:04 PM The Islamic Resi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched a trainer development program aimed at boosting national expertise, improving the quality of training and preparing qualified trainers in line with international professional standards. The initiative, which runs until July 23, forms pa»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri hopes a meeting set for Tuesday between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump will yield positive results. Berri told local news platform al-Afdal, in remarks published Monday, that he only cares about reaching a real solution, regardless of where that»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a new package of 32 electronic services through the 'Bee'ah'mobile application, covering radiation protection, the Department of Chemicals and Hazardous Waste, and wildlife protection. This brings the total number of services availab»»»

London: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, on Monday welcomed his seventh housemate at 10 Downing Street since he began patrolling the corridors of power more than 15 years ago. "Politicians come and go; cats are permanent," Larry's X account @Number10cat posted, as the country's chief mou»»»

The «Economic Development of the Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic» concessional lending project has been launched. It aims to support entrepreneurs and business development in the country’s regions. The project is being implemented by the State Financial Holding JSC with the participation of the Mini»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total firm commitment for the long-haul jet to 31 aircraft as it pushes ahead with plans to connect Riyadh to more than 100 destinations by 2030. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

DUBAI: Bahrain said on Monday that hostile drones targeted civil air navigation equipment in the Bahrain Flight Information Region, but that the attack did not disrupt air traffic. The Civil Aviation Affairs authority said the equipment was targeted during what it described as "Iranian aggression" »»»

Caracas: The UAE has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its emergency response to the disaster. Delivered through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, the shipment includes medical supplies,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza Toll Mounts: 3 Martyred, 22 Wounded in 24 Hours as Rescue Teams Unable to Reach Trapped Victims 20-07-2026 14:47 PM The Palestinian Mi»»»

HONG KONG — Brent crude hit its highest price since June on Monday due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, ra»»»

According to a new report by UN Women, women are increasingly shaping migration patterns in Europe and Central Asia. They currently account for 54 percent of all migrants in the region. According to the UN News Service, more than 13 million women born in Europe and Central Asia are currently living»»»

Manama: Bahrain's civil aviation body said that Iran had targeted its air navigation systems with drones on Monday, though traffic remained unaffected. "As a result of a hostile Iranian act of aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, civil air navigation systems serving the Bahrain Flight Informa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Andy Burnham has officially assumed office as new UK prime minister, with King Charles III asking him to form a new government, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. "His Majesty received in Audience the Rt. Hon. Andrew Burnham MP and requested him to form a new Administration. The R»»»

Dubai: Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to elevate their relationship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, critical minerals and security, as Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Islamabad in nearly two decades, a diplomatic mile»»»

The Hungary interest rate could fall again on Tuesday, 21 July, when the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) holds its next policy meeting. Analysts widely expect a 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the central bank’s base rate from 6% to 5.75%. The decision could gradua»»»

President Joseph Aoun’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday was “successful and positive” and the two men discussed “all files,” U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said. The Lebanese president “will not return empty-handed from Washington,” Issa added, ahead of Aoun’s mee»»»

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group's lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. "The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil al-Hayya »»»

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two me»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air expanded its widebody fleet plans by confirming orders for 34 additional Boeing and Airbus aircraft, reinforcing the state-backed carrier’s international growth strategy. The Public Investment Fund-owned airline exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreaml»»»

Hitler doppelganger Stefan Wijkamp has been ordered to appear before a German court on charges of incitement of hatred, Bild has reported. The Dutch national, who has repeatedly traveled to Germany to take part in far-right rallies in recent years, is an avowed admirer of the late Nazi leader. On S»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" o»»»

UK PM Keir Starmer is resigning on July 20, with new Labour leader Andy Burnham set to take on UK premiership. But where will Burnham take the country once he is in power? While he has signaled he would focus on social issues, he has faced criticism regarding the clarity of his programme. FRANCE 24»»»

Opposition party GERB said it would support the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base but criticized Prime Minister Rumen Radev over what the party described as contradictory messages regarding the presence of American military aircraft in the country. Speaking at a party b»»»

Slavi Vassilev, deputy chairman of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, defended Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova against criticism over her foreign policy positions, saying she was the first Bulgarian foreign minister in recent decades to stand up so strongly for the country’s intere»»»

Bulgaria has shared information with US authorities regarding a number of Bulgarian citizens in connection with the implementation of the global Magnitsky Act, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said after his visit to the United States. Demerdzhiev explained that the data provided concerns individ»»»

A mass fight near a restaurant in Sozopol left six people injured and resulted in three arrests, according to police information. The incident took place near the Calypso restaurant in the seaside town during the early hours of Saturday. A report was received by the local police department at aroun»»»

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Tunisia’s natural gas resources (domestic production plus fiscal royalty) reached 698 kilotonnes of oil equivalent (ktoe) by the end of May 2026, marking a 14% decline compared with the same period in 2025, according to the...»»»

The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes, with Washington launching a ninth consecutive night of attacks and Tehran responding with strikes targeting Gulf states. The escalation has raised concerns over regional security, travel, shipping routes and energy markets. UAE residents are advised to »»»

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is set to travel to mediator Pakistan's capital on Monday, a Pakistani interior ministry source said. The source confirmed to AFP that the minister would have talks with Pakistani officials but did not elaborate on whether it was linked to Pakistan's long-ru»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are expected to continue rising in the coming days, although the increase has so far been gradual due to existing fuel reserves and current market conditions, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov from the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters said. S»»»

RIYADH: Saudi-backed Red Sea Gateway Terminal International has inaugurated a $170 million container terminal in Chittagong, marking Bangladesh’s first international port concession. The move extends the reach of RSGT, operator of Saudi Arabia’s largest container terminal on the Red Sea, into one o»»»

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Tunisia’s energy trade deficit, including royalties on exported Algerian gas, rose by 32% by the end of May 2026 to reach 5.767 billion dinars (MD), compared with 4.373 billion dinars during the same period in 2025, according...»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sanad reported record revenue of Dh4.31 billion in the first half of 2026, up 35% from a year earlier, as airlines increased spending on engine maintenance and sought faster access to parts, testing and repair services. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Mu»»»

Sanad has reported record revenue of AED4.31 billion for the first half of 2026, up 35% from the same period last year, driven by strong global demand for aircraft engine maintenance services and the expansion of its asset management business. The Abu Dhabi-based aerospace engineering and asset man»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a press briefing that Lebanon must be run by a legitimate government, "not Hezbollah, not Iran". "You defeat and replace Hezbollah with a government that is strong enough to be the sole force of arms in the country, basically with the security of Lebanon »»»

President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Presidency said, during a visit by the president to the United States. The call tackled “recent developments on both the Lebanese and regional levels” and the Crown Prince “affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Ara»»»

A group of Khalifa University students has developed a UAE-based startup that aims to simplify cybersecurity compliance for organisations using artificial intelligence and automation. The startup, Barmous Compliance, was founded in 2025 and is currently preparing to launch pilot projects with early»»»

Capitals, July 20 (SANA) The military confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified last week, fueling concerns that the conflict could expand into a broader regional war as both sides exchanged strikes and reinforced military operations. The Washington Post reported that the United »»»

LONDON: The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as UK prime minister-in-waiting, Burnham will take office on Monday, succeeding the departing Keir Starmer, and Britain’s political turbulence will give way, at least temporarily, to smooth choreography. Burnham will become the seven»»»

DUBAI: Jordanian Romanian shoe designer Amina Muaddi marked the first anniversary of her standalone boutique this week. Located in Paris, on Avenue Montaigne, the store is the celebrity designer’s first standalone opening since she launched her footwear brand in 2018. She posted on Instagram: “My f»»»

DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming»»»

TUNIS, July 20 (TAP) – Tunisia’s primary energy balance recorded a deficit of 2.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) by the end of May 2026, up 12% compared with the same period in 2025, after factoring in the Algerian gas transit royalty,...»»»

Britain was set to get its seventh prime minister in 10 years Monday when the king invites Andy Burnham (L) to form a new government, only four weeks after the former Mayor of Manchester was elected to parliament in a by-election. Photo courtesy of House of Commons/EPA July 20 (UPI) -- Andy Burnham»»»

This file photo shows South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (C), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7. File Photo courtesy of South Korea Foreign Ministry The top diplomats of South Korea, th»»»

VELIKA PLANA/SVILAJNAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that, for its part, Serbia would do everything in its power for a resolution of the NIS issue but that, right now, no one knew whether the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) would extend licences issued to NIS and th»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by more than four percent on AI concerns amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed more than 4 percent lower Monday, as artificial intelligence (AI) woes resurfaced amid es»»»

Residents of Varna’s Chayka neighbourhood have filed complaints with several institutions over a new construction project they claim is illegal, Kaloyan Botev, Stefan Stavrev and Prodan Radanov said at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the seaside city on Monday. The residents em»»»

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