Roger Waters calls out West for banning RT
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters slammed Western governments for pushing for war with Russia and banning RT so the warmongering “propaganda of the ruling class” can be freely disseminated. Appearing on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, published on Friday, Waters expressed dismay that “some people in the»»»
NYC Mayor Mandani reviews options to arrest Netanyahu over war crimes - UPI.com
New York City Mayor Zohran Mandani said his government is reviewing whether it could legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over accusations of war crimes. Photo by Anna Connors/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mandani on Saturday said his government»»»
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
Washington, United States: Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old»»»
Controversial influencer brothers Tate arrested in Miami on UK sex crime warrant
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing Internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking ch»»»
In a Lebanon museum, ‘keys without homes’ evoke destruction in south
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali’s face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum — each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost th»»»
Ontario premier rebukes Trump over wildfire comments - UPI.com
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said President Donald Trump's comments about Canada’s efforts to control the ongoing wildfire crisis are a “shame” and “totally unacceptable.” File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA July 18 (UPI) -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Saturday shot back at President Donald Trump, saying hi»»»
Middle East War Updates: U.S. launches 8th night of strikes on Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo- President Joseph Aoun left for the U.S. on Saturday, along with first lady Nehmat Aoun, to hold a summit with President Trump on the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Here is the latest on the Middle East war today: Iran’s Revolutionary»»»
Spain’s Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain’s Lamine Yamal seeks to join an elite group of teenage winners. The match at the MetLife Stadium will be the first meeting between Argentina’s Messi and the player w»»»
Tate brothers charged with sex crimes, including child pornography - UPI.com
Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said brothers Andrew (R) and Tristan (L) Tate are awaiting extradition to the U.K. to face a slew of charges over alleged sex crimes. File Photo by Robert Ghement/EPA-EFE July 18 (UPI) -- Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami Saturday»»»
Trump threatens Canada over wildfires ahead of World Cup final
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, which has blanketed much of the northeastern US just days before the World Cup final in New Jersey. Trump accused Canada on Friday of failing to manage its forests and allowing “filthy, polluted, an»»»
6 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey: The US military said on Saturday that two additional service members were killed as part of the war with Iran, bringing the total number of deaths to 16. The deaths reflect the complicated reality that American boots don’t need to be on the ground for there to be lethal ris»»»
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
MIAMI: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semifinal exits — France were outplayed by Spain while Englan»»»
England edge France 6-4 in World Cup bronze match goal fest
Miami, United States: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semi-final exits -- France were outplayed by S»»»
Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday, scoring twice for France in the third-place match against England to reach 22 goals. Mbappé has 10 goals in this World Cup, two more than Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, which i»»»
US issues worldwide travel warning to Americans
The US State Department has issued a worldwide security warning urging Americans to exercise increased caution amid fears of further escalation in Washington’s renewed war with Iran. “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unfo»»»
British runner Josh Kerr breaks 27-year world mile record - UPI.com
British runner Josh Kerr reacts after winning the men's one-mile event with a new world record of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds in London. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA July 18 (UPI) -- British runner Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 3 minutes, 42.77 seconds.»»»
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
DUBAI: The US military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, with two killed and another missing in an attack on a base in Jordan after days of intensifying exchanges of fire. Friday’s drone and missile attack sent four other serv»»»
Botswana says ‘alarming rise’ in citizens lured to Russia’s war
GABORONE, Botswana: An “alarming” number of Botswana nationals are being forced into combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine after falling for deceptive recruitment schemes, the government said Saturday. Several African countries have in recent months reported that their citizens have been duped int»»»
Thousands of Ethiopians rally against Tigray recruitment drive
ADDISABABA: Thousands gathered in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday for a pro-government rally against an alleged forced recruitment campaign by authorities in the northern Tigray region. AFP reported in June on the recruitment drive in Tigray — which fought a brutal civil war against the central g»»»
Argentina aiming for encore as Spain seek 2nd World Cup trophy
Agencies New York Spain and Argentina will both be aiming to create more history when they square off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back FIFA World Cups»»»
Why Hormuz is central to Iran-USstandoff as Qatar backs diplomacy
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The strategic equation surrounding the confrontation between Iran and the United States has undergone a profound transformation. While the international debate once revolved around uranium enrichment, nuclear inspections and sanctions relief, the centre of gravity has shifted»»»
Iraq, Syria in deal to rehabilitate cross-border pipeline project
QNA Baghdad Iraq and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate a cross-border oil pipeline project. Iraqi News Agency said US energy corporation Chevron would carry out the project that links between Iraq’s Haditha and Syria’s Baniyas. It added that Baghdad would seal 50 agree»»»
Argentina eye back-to-back glory as Spain seek a second World Cup title
Agencies East Rutherford Spain and Argentina will both be aiming to create more history when they square off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back FIFA Wor»»»
Awqaf publishes book on biography of Abu Bakr Al Siddiq
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has published a book on the biography of Abu Bakr Al Siddiq: between wise leadership and following the Prophet’s example, with the support of the Scientific and Cultural Development Endowment Fund, under the General Di»»»
WCM-Q wins coveted int’l edtech award
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WMC-Q) has won a prestigious ASPIRE award in recognition of institutional excellence in technology- enhanced learning. The award , called the Certificate of Merit in Technology Enhanced Learning,was given to WCM-Q by the ASPIRE Academy, which »»»
Qatar supports Quran recitation, memorisation in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Tribune News Network Doha A delegation of members and representatives of the Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani (may God have mercy on him) Quran Recitation and Memorisation Competition affiliated with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs participated in the opening of the 18th »»»
How Algeria and Mali restored ties after Sahel rift
TUNIS: Algeria and Mali surprised observers by announcing the return of their ambassadors and the reopening of their airspace to one another, following more than a year’s rift triggered by Algiers shooting down a Malian drone. Here’s what we know about the sudden rapprochement. RUPTURE TO RAPPROCHE»»»
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 5,069 - UPI.com
The twin quakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 left more than 5,000 people dead. The high toll is largely attributed to the collapse of numerous buildings with residents trapped inside. Photo by U.S. Department of State/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- The death toll from the twin earthquakes»»»
Why fears are growing that Sudan’s El-Obeid could become the next El-Fasher
LONDON: Once a bustling trading hub linking Darfur, Kordofan, and central Sudan, El-Obeid now finds itself trapped in an ever-tightening noose as the Rapid Support Forces gradually impose a siege that could echo the horrors of El-Fasher. Warnings of what may lie ahead intensified on Wednesday when »»»
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
NEW JERSEY: Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say. Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained»»»
Spain seek to win second title after their maiden victory in 2010
EAST RUTHERFORD: Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey as organizers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups,»»»
Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran
The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities, while Iran launched strikes on neighbou»»»
Pyszne.pl may end contracts with 5,000 couriers
Poland’s labor inspectorate is auditing food delivery platform Pyszne.pl as the company prepares to end contracts with 5,000 couriers. The OPZZ labor union claims the move is intended to avoid new rules allowing inspectors to convert civil-law contracts into employment agreements. Pyszne.pl denies »»»
Arab states, Arab League condemn Iranian attacks on Gulf countries
Capitals, July 18 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the Arab League on Saturday condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and other Arab countries, saying the escalation threatened regional stability and violated international law. Saudi Arabia condemned the continued Iranian»»»
Ear nerve stimulation shows promise in reducing lung inflammation, study finds
Tokyo: Researchers from Kyoto University in Japan and the Icahn School of Medicine in the United States have identified a potential new biological treatment for lung inflammation and asthma by stimulating a nerve in the outer ear. The study, published in the journal Immunity, found that stimulating»»»
Iranian strikes kill 2 U.S. service members in Jordan - UPI.com
An anti-US billboard features a sentence in Persian that reads "Blood for Blood" hangs at Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA July 18 (UPI) -- Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing after an Iranian attack struck American forces in Jordan, mi»»»
UAE urges restraint as regional tensions mount
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expresses its deep concern over the developments that the region has witnessed over the past few days, and has called for an immediate halt to the escalation and to avoid exacerbating tensions and instability in the region. The UAE called for exercising the utmost restraint in or»»»
Startup Wrap: MENA startup funding stands as $1.7bn in H1 2026
RIYADH: Startups in the Middle East and North Africa raised $1.7 billion across 242 funding rounds in the first half of 2026, as investors continued to deploy capital despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, according to Wamda’s H1 2026 report. The figure represents an 18 percent decline from t»»»
3 Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood
GAZA: Three Palestinians were killed and others wounded on Saturday morning when Israeli drones struck the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City. A correspondent from Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing medical sources, reported that three bodies and several injured people were taken to Al-Ma’madani H»»»
From founder formation to exits: where MENA’s venture capital journey needs to go next
RIYADH: Venture capital across the Middle East and North Africa has been trapped in a paradox: more money, more international attention and more government-backed ambition, yet still a market that looks small beside the economies it is meant to help transform. Startups in the region raised $3.8 bil»»»
Qatar advance to West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship semifinals
MUSCAT: Qatar advanced to the semifinals of the Second West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Muscat, Oman. The team secured the second victory of the tournament by defeating Kuwait in straight sets in Group A. The tournament runs through July 22. Qatar's players sealed the »»»
PM Magyar reveals what qualities Hungary's next President should have
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has outlined the qualities his Tisza Party wants in Hungary’s next president, saying the ideal candidate would have no party-political background or affiliations. In a Facebook post published after President Tamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment endi»»»
Creotech Instruments selected by OrbitFab to participate in ASTRAL project
Creotech Instruments has been selected by OrbitFab to participate in the ASTRAL project, developed with the European Space Agency. Creotech will supply two of its HyperSat satellite platforms for an orbital refueling demonstration scheduled for 2028–2029. The platforms will support a servicing spac»»»
Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Repeated violations of the MoU have shown that the American president’s signature is worthless and that domination is an integral part of US policy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Repeated violations of the MoU have shown that the American president’s signature is worthless and that domination»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The US breach of the memorandum of understanding once again proved that the American president’s signature has no value or credibility - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The US breach of the memorandum of understanding once again proved that the American president’s signatu»»»
UAE, Russian foreign ministers discuss regional developments, bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi, July 18 (SANA) UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday to discuss regional and international developments, including the situation in the Middle East. According to the UAE’s state news agency (WAM), the t»»»
Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah fighters after drone spotted in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah cell near Tebnit in southern Lebanon on Saturday after soldiers identified a Hezbollah drone in the area. The air force located fighters that had been operating drones and taking cover near Israeli troops, the military said in a »»»
Mbappe pays tribute to ‘legend’ Deschamps ahead of coach’s final dance at World Cup
NEW YORK: France captain Kylian Mbappe paid an emotional tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of the coach’s final match in charge, saying the players had failed to give him the ending he deserved at the World Cup after 14 years at the helm. “Today is your last dance. You, who have given us so much. »»»
Turkey arrests 119 accused of links to Islamic State
Ankara: Turkey's interior ministry said on Saturday that authorities had arrested 119 people across the country accused of links to the Islamic State group. "(The) 199 suspects were arrested in a police operation carried out in 30 provinces against the Daesh terrorist organisation," including in Is»»»
Middle East crisis becomes a boon for Cairo plastic recyclers
CAIRO: In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo’s Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war. The 25-year-old is among the hundreds of recyclers and manufacturers across Egypt bene»»»