The Yemeni Armed Forces managed to shoot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over Al-Bayda Governorate in central Yemen, using appropriate weaponry. What follows is the text of the statement posted by the military spokesman General Yahya Saree: The Yemeni Armed Forces, by the grace of God, shot down »»»

Fuel prices in Hungary are set for a substantial increase from Wednesday, with the wholesale price of 95-octane petrol rising by a gross HUF 14, or approximately EUR 0.04, per litre. The wholesale price of diesel will meanwhile increase by HUF 7, equivalent to roughly EUR 0.02 per litre, according »»»

Dennis Sochor was convicted of killing Patty Gifford in 1982. Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections July 14 (UPI) -- Florida on Tuesday is set to execute a man convicted of murdering a woman at a 1982 New Year's Eve party then disposing of her remains, which have yet to be found. Denn»»»

BELGRADE - At end-June 2026, National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves amounted to 29,608.9 mln euros, down by 273.2 mln euros from a month earlier. The reserves covered "164.3 pct of money supply M1 and 6.8 months’ worth of the country’s import of goods and services, which is more than twice»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military continued to strike Ukrainian ports and vessels serving the Ukrainian armed forces, hitting three more dry cargo ships at the port of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Throughout the day, the Russian armed forces continued to strike Ukrai»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if it staged a new attack on his country. “I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference in Dimona. The southern town»»»

BRUGGE: Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer signed up for Champions League soccer with Club Brugge on Tuesday after three seasons and two Serie A titles with Inter Milan. Brugge said they gave the 37-year-old Sommer a three-year contract as a free agent. He will replace veteran Simon Mignolet, who retired»»»

ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semifinals. The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City af»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned plans to impose a 20 percent fee on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would instead pursue investment agreements with Gulf countries. The reversal came hours before the proposed charge was due to take effect at 20:00 GMT, follow»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait's Armed Forces announced that the country's air defense systems are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats. In a statement, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces said any explosions that may be heard across the country are the result of air defense sys»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy =announced a sweeping reshuffle of Ukraine's government on July 12 and signalled changes to the country's top law enforcement agencies. The shake-up of the wartime administration comes as Kyiv seeks to strengthen international alliances while facing growing political p»»»

The war in Ukraine has triggered a sharp rise in homelessness, creating a new social challenge that could have long-term consequences for the country's post-war recovery if vulnerable groups, particularly internally displaced people and military veterans, are not reintegrated into society quickly, »»»

Dubai: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, the UAE will celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As he completes 77 years of a life that has been nothing short of extraordinary, the»»»

A Hungarian police investigation has been launched after a father of two was left in a coma following a police operation in Százhalombatta, a town around 30 kilometres south-west of Budapest. The man’s family alleges that officers repeatedly used an electric stun device against him and assaulted hi»»»

Democratic Bulgaria has accused Prime Minister Rumen Radev of steering Bulgaria toward strategic isolation by keeping the country out of Europe's emerging security initiatives, arguing that his position risks undermining both national interests and the country's role within the EU and NATO. In a st»»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices jumped and stocks fell again Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.Tech firms were once again in the crosshairs, with South »»»

CARACAS: After her grandmother’s house in Caracas narrowly survived last month’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, Alessandra Izaguirre was desperate to help Venezuela. “Seeing my grandma and all these people affected made me feel like I had to do something, even if it was from the US,” said th»»»

LONDON: Amnesty International condemned the EU for failing to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement amid accusations of genocide in Gaza and ongoing violations by settlers against Palestinians. The Foreign Affairs Council did not adopt any options to restrict trade with illegal Israeli settle»»»

French president Emmanuel Macron presided over his last Bastille day military parade as president. This edition showcased over 6,000 troops, including 500 from the coalition of the willing. France's rearmament and Europe's strategic autonomy on full display. The event aims to show the US president »»»

France celebrates its national holiday today, celebrating the taking of the Bastille in 1789 that kickstarted the French Revolution. As ever, it is being marked by a massive military parade. The focus this year is France's rearmaments and support for Ukraine. 500 coalition troops, including some fr»»»

In just a few decades, the Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, a remote mountainous region of northern Pakistan, has undergone a dramatic transformation. Expanded access to education, improved healthcare and strong local development have reshaped the area, in a model of progress often linked to found»»»

DPD Romania, part of Geopost, Europe’s leading parcel delivery network, has launched DPD OOH, an integrated delivery and pickup ecosystem. Bringing together DPD Lockers, DPD Parcel Shops, DPD Offices, and the DPD mobile app, the new ecosystem gives consumers unprecedented flexibility and control ov»»»

The EU and Britain on Tuesday signed a deal ending border checks between Gibraltar and Spain six years after the UK left the bloc. Gibraltar residents can now cross to Spain using ‌residence cards ​while Spanish citizens can cross using a government ID card. Britain ⁠and the ​European Union fo»»»

Jeddah, July 14 (SANA) The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, welcomed on Tuesday the U.S. administration’s decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, reaffirming the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s security, stability and»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved an updated state revenue system, a move officials say strengthens governance and boosts the efficiency of managing government revenues. The decision was made during the Cabinet’s session held on July 14 in Jeddah. The update comes as part of the broader d»»»

LONDON: Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for Nottingham Forest to make a sound start to the new Premier League season even though there is “no button to press” that will guarantee success. Glasner succeeded Vitor Pereira as Forest manager earlier this month following a successfu»»»

Ukraine is seeking around €7bn in investment to rebuild and expand its electricity generation capacity after Russia intensified attacks on the country's energy infrastructure this year, while Kyiv and its Western partners are simultaneously stepping up efforts to strengthen air-defence production a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is entering the final years of Vision 2030 with a sustainability agenda increasingly aligned with economic diversification, regional development, and private-sector investment, a new review report showed. According to the Kingdom’s 2026 Voluntary National Review, issued by the »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States expects disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz but believes they will be smaller than many anticipated, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday. "I think that there'll be disruption, but the disruption »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where the president offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir»»»

US President Donald Trump has given Saudi Arabia the green light for a renewed military operation against Yemen’s Houthi movement, Axios has reported, citing US officials. The report follows the most serious escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in years, which according to the outlet, co»»»

Supreme Court Chief Justices John Roberts, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address in February. Kagan and Barrett plan to testify before Congress Tuesday about the need for increased security for justices. File Phot»»»

1 of 5 | Visitors look on as the Washington Monument is seen through a fence surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has again been drained in Washington, D.C., on»»»

RIYADH: On their first night in the Finnish city of Turku, members of the Saudi alternative rock band Gimmix were simply exploring the city when they stumbled across an open mic night. After chatting with local musicians, they found themselves on stage, playing stripped-back acoustic versions of th»»»

NEW YORK: A new ‌refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Tuesday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints. The holders’ passage to Wednesday’s semifinal against E»»»

VILNIUS: New Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius said on Tuesday the 2021 decision to allow Taiwan to open a de-facto embassy in the country was “maybe too brave” as he sought to repair relations with China on his first day in the job. China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lith»»»

The anti-ballistic coalition cobbled together by Europe and Ukraine may not be a formal alliance, but in reality, it is conceived as such, Swedish air defense expert Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik. Hence, if one country is attacked with ballistic missiles, “the combined ABM capacity will be utiliz»»»

A proposed Coalition of the Willing (CoW) cannot become a reality unless a durable peace agreement is reached between Ukraine and Russia, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters ahead of a meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee on Tuesday. CoW is a group of Western countries suppor»»»

DOHA: President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The president and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Deput»»»

London: Andy Burnham was Tuesday striding towards becoming the UK’s next prime minister, winning the backing of the country’s largest union, adding to an already unassailable lead in Labour’s leadership contest. The former Manchester mayor, so far the only candidate to be the party’s new leader, ha»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has documented nine rare migratory bird species in the reserve for the first time. In a major scientific milestone, the discoveries, which were announced this week by the authority, add significantly to ornithological records in Saudi A»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev attended the military parade on the occasion of France's national holiday, Bastille Day, which took place at Place de la Concorde in Paris, the Council of Ministers said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. Radev visited Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macr»»»

GERB deputy leader Daniel Mitov Tuesday told the media in Parliament that peace should not be confused with capitulation, and Bulgaria should play an active role in the processes shaping the future security of Europe and Ukraine. He was commenting on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement that he d»»»

The consumer price index for energy decreased by 5.7% in June, marking the largest decline in more than six years. The index for gasoline increased by 26.7%. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- The consumer price index for the year ending in June rose 3.5%, less than econ»»»

Berlin, July 14 (SANA) Syrian and Turkish consular officials met in Berlin to discuss strengthening coordination between their consular missions and improving services for their respective communities in Germany, according to a post by the Syrian Embassy in Berlin on X on Tuesday. Mohammad al-Najja»»»

BELGRADE - Air Serbia welcomed another Airbus A320 aircraft at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport on Tuesday. Registered as YU-APU, the aircraft will soon be introduced into the national airline’s scheduled operations. "The new plane was manufactured in 2007 and has a 180-seat configuration. The arriv»»»

RIYADH: Residents across the Eastern Province adjusted their daily routines on Tuesday as parts of Saudi Arabia experienced the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures climbing to 50 degrees Celsius. The National Center for Meteorology confirmed to Arab News that the temperature reached 5»»»

The 35th anniversary of the adoption of Bulgaria's Constitution in 1991 was marked with a roundtable discussion titled "35 Years of the Modern Constitution" in Parliament. The organizer of the discussion was the National Assembly Chair, Mihaela Dotsova, who earlier in the day also opened an exhibit»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency and a hospital said an Israeli airstrike on a police station in northern Gaza killed eight people on Tuesday, including a woman officer. "Eight martyrs were transferred to Al-Shifa hospital following an Israeli airstrike on a police station" in the western part of Jabali»»»