Wellington, New Zealand: Residents in the northern New Zealand town of Tuakau were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a large amount of an unknown chemical entered drains near a water treatment plant, authorities said. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) said in a statement that firefighters we»»»

Yitzhak Hagag, co-founder and chairman of Hagag Europe, talked to BR about the group’s 2026 strategy to consolidate assets, maintain high tenant retention, and hit ambitious year-end residential sales targets. He outlined key milestones for the company’s major commercial, retail, and hospitality de»»»

President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. It comes a day after the United States, which has sponsored negotiations between Leb»»»

On the road to south Lebanon's coastal town of Naqoura, an Israeli flag hung over the deep blue sea, a stone's throw away from a metallic grid marking the Israeli-announced "security zone". "Turn around, you don't have permission to pass," an Israeli soldier said through a loudspeaker to a convoy o»»»

The presence of up to eight US KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base would not make Bulgaria a party to the military action in Iran, President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday. She was commenting on the Council of Ministers' proposal to seek Parliament's approval for the temporary deplo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1983 21-07-2026 13:39 PM Storage tanks at the Vopak Terminal in Deer Park, Texas»»»

An Iranian official began meetings Tuesday with mediators in Pakistan as diplomats sought to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States, even as both countries continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting. The visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar M»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed The Helicopter Co. ordered 11 additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters for delivery between 2027 and 2028, expanding its fleet as demand for specialized aviation services grows. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, the move is part o»»»

New Delhi: India has approved its first vaccine to prevent dengue, clearing Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda’s Qdenga for use in people aged between four and 60 years as the country seeks to strengthen its response to one of the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases. The Central Dru»»»

Péter Magyar has suffered his first serious political setback, but the controversy over Hungary’s next president was never really about the nominee—it was about how the decision was made. Only days ago, the Prime Minister appeared to have secured what many saw as a decisive political victory. Follo»»»

Cybersecurity was a key topic at the digital finance conference: the National Bank noted that the development of AI and digital payments increases the need to strengthen the security of the financial system. Bishkek is hosting the CYBERFINANCE 2026 forum and cyber exercise, dedicated to cybersecuri»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric has congratulated Ed Miliband on his appointment as the UK's new foreign secretary, noting that he looked forward to working together with him to deepen Serbia-UK relations. "I wish you every success and look forward to working together to deepen Serbia-UK relatio»»»

Nhood, the international real estate services and solutions platform, has reinforced its position among Europe’s most recognized retail industry companies by securing 7 nominations at the Solal Awards 2026, the awards that recognise the continent’s best shopping centres’ marketing, innovation and m»»»

WASHINGTON, D.C.: When Bertha Nohra spotted Lebanon’s first lady wandering alone through a Virginia shopping mall over the weekend, carrying her own bags with no security detail in sight, the veteran journalist-turned-florist did a double take. “I had to look twice to make sure it was her,” said No»»»

Deputy Ombudsman Maria Filipova has asked Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) to investigate sharp increases in heat cost allocation service fees for the 2026/2027 heating season affecting customers of Toplofikatsiya Sofia - the capital's heating utility, the press centre of the Ombudsman said»»»

U.S. TANKER AIRCRAFT The government's proposal to Parliament to allow the deployment of US refuelling tanker aircraft and military personnel at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria is among the key topics in Tuesday's media coverage. The proposal, submitted after a US diplomatic note, envisages»»»

American rapper Kanye West is expected to perform in Bishkek following the official opening of the new Bishkek Arena stadium, own sources informed 24.kg news agency. According to the sources, the performance is planned to take place after the opening ceremony of the sports complex. The exact date o»»»

A vehicle equipped with a gas fuel system exploded on July 20 in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, Kara-Suu district, the Traffic Safety Department of Osh region reported. According to preliminary information, the explosion may have been caused by a technical malfunction. The department noted that th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s largest lenders, including Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank and Riyad Bank, reported higher first-half earnings in 2026, driven by robust lending growth, resilient operating income and improving liquidity, bourse filings showed. SNB, the Kingdom’s largest bank, posted a net»»»

The Russian forces has liberated the settlement of Volokhovskoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Tuesday. "As of a result of active operations units of the Sever battlegroup liberated the settlement of Volokhovskoye in the Kharkov region," the ministry said.Ukrain»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s “Cockroach” party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead for the resignation of the country’s education minister, a day after at least 178 people were injured in protests in New Delhi.Hundreds of protesters remained camped at the Jantar Mantar protest site on Tuesday, many of them»»»

PARUN, Afghanistan: Rescuers were struggling to reach residents trapped under mud and boulders in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, after a major flood smashed through one province killing at least 23 people. Around 100 people are unaccounted for, the national disaster agency and the provincial gover»»»

The 12th cultural festival, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic, was held in the village of Ulupamir in Van Province, Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by Ruslan Kazakbaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgy»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of EU and NATO military contingents in Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable for Russia, Moscow cannot allow this, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "We are talking about the fact that it has been repeatedly said, including at the highest level, that th»»»

Manama: Bahrain's Defense Force said on Tuesday that its air defense systems had repelled new Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. In a statement, the General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said Iran was continuing its systematic hostile campaign through attacks targeting civilians in»»»

When economists list Central and Eastern Europe’s export strengths, they name software engineers, automotive components and agricultural commodities. They rarely mention one of the region’s most quietly valuable exports: the men and women who run the world’s merchant fleet. That omission is about t»»»

For decades, a university degree was considered the safest path to a well-paid career. However, Romania’s labor market has changed significantly. Today, skills, certifications, experience and technical expertise often matter more than formal education, especially in industries facing severe talent »»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — a sitdown that comes as the Israeli military begins its first withdrawal from Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered agreement. Why it matters: The Trump administration is politically invested in strengthening Ao»»»

Washington: Pakistani-American physician and human rights advocate Dr Asif Mahmood has been unanimously elected chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), becoming the first South Asian to lead the bipartisan federal body that advises the US government on rel»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas on Tuesday expressed solidarity with peaceful student protesters, criticising the use of force against them and asserting that the right to dissent is fundamental to democracy. In a statement shared on social media, Tovino questioned the handling of peaceful dem»»»

Former Hungarian Prime Minister and Fidesz president Viktor Orbán has been spotted at Frankfurt Airport while waiting to board a commercial Lufthansa flight to Budapest, according to a reader photograph published by investigative outlet Átlátszó. Reader photo shows former PM at airport before retur»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2-L) participates in a panel at the NATO Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7. File Photo by Yonhap South Korea's proposed cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is aimed at enhancing their own respective contributions to »»»

Dubai: Meet the woman the bees don't sting. Kids at Terra have a name for Dr. Meriem Hammal. They call her the Bee Fairy Lady. No suit. No veil. No gloves. Just her and the hive. "I qualify myself as an accidental beekeeper," she says. It's not false modesty. Her entire path into this world happene»»»

RIYADH: Islamic banks account for about 76 percent of the sector’s assets in Saudi Arabia, with Vision 2030 driving growth in corporate finance, infrastructure and small-business funding, a new analysis showed. In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings said the Kingdom has one of the world’s largest»»»

The personal information of all South Korean diplomats is believed to have been leaked due to a data breach at the Korean National Diplomatic Academy, officials said Tuesday. The academy, in southern Seoul, is seen here Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Personal information of all South Korean diplomats was»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in the village of Mais Al-Jabal 21-07-2026 11:04 AM Latest »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced the commencement of the local dates festival showcasing the finest rutab dates varieties. The festival, which is set to start from July 25 until August 10, 2026, at the Eastern Square in Souq Waqif, celebrates Qatar's rich agricultural heritage, p»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhy the youth jobs crisis is becoming globalTimothy RooksYoung people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospects. https://p.dw.com/p/5HFFeApprenticeships»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army shelled a number of targeted areas in southern Lebanon and carried out bombings of houses and infrastructure, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Tuesday. "Since early morning, the Israeli army has been shelling several areas of southern Lebanon with»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a strike on a US base in Jordan, the destruction of a missile defense radar system and an F-15 fighter jet, Press TV reported on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Press TV reported the IRGC had attacked the US Ahmad Al Jaber ai»»»

Dubai: Emirates Skywards members can convert 350 Miles into Dh10 cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and lifestyle outlets across the UAE under a summer promotion running until September 30. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The offer is available through Skywards»»»

Cryptocurrency mining farms will not be disconnected in Kyrgyzstan, Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov said at a briefing in response to a question from 24.kg news agency. According to the minister, there are two crypto mining facilities operating in the country—one in Kemin and another in Toktogul »»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) welcomes North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (L) ahead of a meeting in Moscow on Monday. The two sides blamed the United States and its allies for tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Russia's Foreign Ministry said. Photo courtesy of Russian Foreign M»»»

BUENOS AIRES: Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country’s status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament. But Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood. “I think we deserve some credit »»»

CAIRO: An Israeli ‌airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said. Medics said the Israeli strike on the family house in the Sabra neighborhood killed the man, Firas Al-Masri, his wife, Salsabeel, and their»»»

Amman, Jordan: Jordanian air defense systems successfully intercepted and neutralized five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) originating from Iran overnight and early Tuesday morning, according to an official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces--Arab Army (JAF). Accor»»»

Once the China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway is launched, Kyrgyzstan will break the transport deadlock and become a transit country, President Sadyr Japarov said. According to him, the new railway line will provide Kyrgyzstan with access to global transport routes and strengthen the country’s econo»»»

Deputy Ombudsman Maria Filipova has asked Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) to investigate sharp increases in heat cost allocation service fees for the 2026/2027 heating season affecting customers of Toplofikatsiya Sofia - the capital's heating utility, the press centre of the Ombudsman said»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is expected to present a plan to his US counterpart Donald Trump Tuesday on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which Israel has made a key condition of its withdrawal from the lands that its troops occupy in the country's south. Lebanese President Jos»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s jiu-jitsu national team concluded an outstanding campaign at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship and the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from July 13 to 19, winning 55 medals across the U-16, U-18, U-21 and adult categories. The team fini»»»