US launches more strikes on Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
DUBAI: The US military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran “to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” The latest salvo began at 2100 GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, adding that President Donald Trump “h»»»
Syria inaugurates “Tech Town” innovation hub to support startups and digital economy
Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syria inaugurated the “Tech Town” innovation hub in Damascus on Sunday, aiming to foster entrepreneurship, support startups, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation as part of efforts to build a knowledge-based economy. The center, located in the Kafr Sousa dist»»»
US paying the price for not keeping its word – Iran’s top negotiator
Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said. On Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to all shipping until the US ends »»»
Israel’s Netanyahu: architect of wars, master of survival
JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»
Amir participates in funeral procession for HH the Father Amir
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the funeral procession for the forgiven, by Allah's will, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at Lusail Cemetery today. Also attending the funeral procession were HH the Deputy Amir Shei»»»
Syria’s parliament speaker urges unity, institutional reform
Damascus, July.12 (SANA) Speaker of the Syrian People’s Assembly Abdul Hamid al-Awak on Sunday called on lawmakers to consolidate efforts to bolster the role of the legislative institution and overcome the long-standing stereotype that, he said, had been imposed on parliament by the defunct regime »»»
How fiber-optic drones are changing the face of modern warfare
LONDON: Israel is scrambling to counter a new battlefield threat after Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic drones — a weapon many experts say has fundamentally changed modern warfare — exposed a dangerous gap in its defenses. Cheap, difficult to detect and immune to electronic jamming, the drone»»»
MoCI announces continued provision of electronic services during State’s official mourning period
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the continued provision of its electronic services during the State’s official mourning period for the nation’s esteemed leader, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may Allah have mercy upon him, beginning on Mond»»»
UAE denounces Iranian drone strike targeting Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Sunday strongly condemned the Iranian drone attack on Kuwait, which targeted three land border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by the Kuwait Oil Company, causing material damage and injuring a worker. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the at»»»
US congressman Ro Khanna says IDF sided with armed settlers who detained him in the West Bank
US Congressman Ro Khanna has said that armed Israeli settlers detained him during his visit to a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, claiming that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops sided with the settlers rather than helping his delegation. Khanna, a progressive Democrat from California»»»
Europe’s missile buildup: What NATO’s Ankara summit set in motion
The NATO summit in Ankara hasn’t been dubbed a “missile summit” by anyone – yet it probably should be. More than anything else, the meeting marked the launch of several major missile programs that could fundamentally reshape Europe’s military landscape over the coming decade. Germany is getting Tom»»»
Deadly pub fire in Bangkok claims at least 27 lives
Bangkok: A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out of the f»»»
What to know about Israel’s electoral system
JERUSALEM: Israel’s general election on October 27 will determine whether the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will remain in power. Here are the main features of Israel’s electoral system. - Single nationwide constituency - Israel’s legislature consists of a single bod»»»
What to know about Israel’s electoral system
JERUSALEM: Israel’s general election on October 27 will determine whether the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will remain in power. Here are the main features of Israel’s electoral system. - Single nationwide constituency - Israel’s legislature consists of a single bod»»»
Moving to Budapest with children – A handful guide from Britannica International School
If you are moving to Budapest with your family, one of your main concerns will be securing a place for your child at the right school. Britannica International School hopes the information below will help you make the best choice for your child and your family. Collaborative post The needs we have »»»
Saudi foreign minister, GCC and Jordanian counterparts condemn Iranian aggression
RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, held several calls with his counterparts from Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan to discuss critical developments in the Middle East. Prince Faisal and the foreign ministers of Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan hav»»»
Canadian, Turkish ambassadors welcome inaugural session of new People’s Assembly
Damascus, July 12 (SANA) Canadian and Turkish ambassadors have welcomed the inaugural session of Syria’s newly elected People’s Assembly, describing it as an important milestone in Syria’s political transition and a step toward restoring the sovereignty of the Syrian people. Canadian Ambassador to »»»
Syrian Civil Defense tackles 20 crashes, 147 fires in 24 hours
LONDON: Two people were killed and 23 others injured in 20 road accidents across Syria over the past 24 hours, state news agency SANA reported Sunday, citing the Syrian Civil Defense. The Civil Defense said teams provided first aid to the injured before transferring them to hospitals, while also se»»»
Israeli bulldozers continue razing agricultural land in Jenin-area village
JENIN: Israeli bulldozers continued on Sunday to raze agricultural land in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. Local sources said Israeli bulldozers resumed work in the morning, clearing agricultural areas and uprooting olive trees, causing extensive damage to residents»»»
Japan eyes 'deeper' strategic economic partnership with Jordan — JEF
AMMAN — Japan sees Jordan as a strategic gateway for expanding its economic engagement in the Middle East and seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation beyond traditional development assistance towards investment, technology, logistics and regional connectivity, Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Hideki Asa»»»
France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave
France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the »»»
Péter Magyar's Q&A: government decisions, sleep schedule, future after Parliament
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar spent two hours answering questions from internet users during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit on Saturday evening, offering insight into both government policy and his personal life. Two-hour online Q&A attracts huge interest Although currently on h»»»
Agriculture minister announces new agricultural projects in Idlib
Idlib, July 12 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan announced on Sunday that a series of agricultural projects will soon be launched in Idlib province, including a sheep research center, upgraded olive oil quality testing facilities, expanded land restoration works,, and support for irriga»»»
Russian Scientists Grow Cornea Cells That Offer New Hope For Vision Restoration
Collagen-based films developed at the Russian Academy of Science's Institute of Cytology and the Ioffe Institute help regenerate damaged organs and tissues. The collagen films are implanted into the damaged area, where they not only support cell growth on their surface but also encourage cells from»»»
Minister Valchev: Crises in Education Should Be Solved but Without Rushing
In an interview with bTV on Sudnay evening, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev said: "We find ourselves in a paradoxical situation - on the one hand, we must take measures to resolve the crises in Bulgarian education, but on the other hand, we must not rush." Commenting on the results»»»
Egypt reviews Nile Basin cooperation projects, highlights $100m financing mechanism for regional development
Egypt has reviewed the implementation of water cooperation projects with several Nile Basin countries and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional development through a $100m financing mechanism for priority projects, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. According to a minis»»»
Lebanon declares official mourning, orders flags flown at half-mast following passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Beirut: The Republic of Lebanon has declared official mourning and ordered flags hoisted on all buildings of government departments, public institutions, and municipalities to be lowered to half-mast for a four-day mourning period following the passing of the late Father Amir of the State of Qatar »»»
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt’s Luxor
CAIRO: Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, authorities said on Sunday, the latest in a series of discoveries that officials hope will boost tourism. The tomb, identified as belonging to a man named Paser, was found by a Dutch archaeological missi»»»
UN chief calls on US and Iran to halt new outbreak of fighting
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran Sunday to halt their new outbreak of fighting in the Middle East war and resume talks to end it. Guterres specifically mentioned US attacks on Iran and the latter’s strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US allie»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Bright Years’
Author: Sarah Damoff Some books quietly settle into your heart, and “The Bright Years” by Sarah Damoff is one of them. As a debut novel it surprised me with its emotional depth and the honesty with which it portrays family, love and the complicated ways our lives shape one another. The story begins»»»
After the collapse of the Iran deal, it is time to help free the Iranian People – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration – The world can hold the prison door open. Only the Iranian people can walk through it. The United States cannot choose Iran’s future—but it can help create the conditions for Iranians to choose it themselves. By: The Editorial Board , Opinion The U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Underst»»»
Amir performs funeral prayer for HH the Father Amir
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the funeral prayer for the forgiven, by Allah's will, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at the Imam Muhammed ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque today. Also performing the prayer that was held a»»»
Iraq will not allow attacks against Saudi Arabia, GCC countries from its territory: FM
RIYADH: Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launchpad for any actions or attacks against Saudi Arabia, regional or GCC countries, the country’s foreign minister said during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart on Sunday. The meeting between Fuad Hussein and Prince Faisal b»»»
Amir performs funeral prayer for the late Father Amir
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may God have mercy on him, at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque. Also performing the prayer, which was held after Maghri»»»
Big week for UAE gold prices: Will rates sharply rise or fall from July 13 to 17?
Dubai: Gold prices could face a decisive test from July 13 to 17 as a packed economic calendar gives investors fresh clues about US inflation, interest rates, consumer spending and the strength of China’s economy. For UAE residents, the main question is whether these releases will push local gold r»»»
India declares official mourning, orders flags flown at half-mast following passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
New Delhi: The Government of India announced that Monday will be observed as a day of official mourning following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In a statement on Sunday, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said flags across In»»»
Syrian Chargé d’Affaires in Berlin meets members of the Syrian community in Darmstadt
Berlin, July.12 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, met with members of the Syrian community in Darmstadt on Sunday to discuss community engagement and ways to encourage Syrians living in Germany to contribute their expertise to reconstruction efforts in Syria. The me»»»
Poland commemorates Volhynia massacre (VIDEOS)
Poland has commemorated the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, a large-scale ethnic cleansing operation perpetrated by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators during World War II and a hot-button topic that sparked a recent diplomatic clash between Warsaw and Kiev. Multiple events were held across Poland o»»»
Iranian Serviceman Killed in New Wave of US Strikes on Southern Iran - Official
TEHRAN, July 12 (Sputnik) - An Iranian serviceman has been killed in a new wave of US strikes on southern Iran, Mohammad Heydari, head of the Martyrs and Veterans Foundation in the Bushehr province, said on Sunday. "As a result of last night's US attack on the port of Jask in Hormozgan province, a »»»
World leaders offer condolences to Qatar over the death of Father Amir
DOHA: The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of the State of Qatar's great statesman, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognized for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort,»»»
Deputy PM Hristov Comments on High Salaries in State-run Companies, Closure of Secret Files Commission, BOTAS Agreement
Salaries at state-owned companies should be adjusted downward, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Saturday. According to him, remuneration at some state enterprises is unrealistically high. He argued that current pay levels are based on flaw»»»
Teen crashes into police car after high-speed chase in Hungary
A high-speed police chase ended in a serious crash late on Friday night in Székesfehérvár after a 17-year-old driver attempted to evade officers. They had tried to stop a Honda travelling at excessive speed by using flashing lights and sirens, but the teenager ignored the signal and sped away. Acco»»»
Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes
KYIV: Russia fired a wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing four people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine killed five, officials said Sunday. The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Ru»»»
France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave
PARIS: France’s main energy provider on Sunday said three nuclear reactors had been temporarily shut down and eight others were operating at reduced power due to the heatwave sweeping France. “Due to the weather conditions and to comply with regulations on (cooling water) discharges, and thus to pr»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Oil Price Hike Amid Global Sanctions
In an assertive maneuver that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, has announced a significant increase in oil prices for March deliveries. This decision comes at a time when the world’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid change»»»
US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief »»»
Spotlight - The Rise and Pause of Jordan Bardella
The political landscape in France changed this week after the appeal court judges upheld the guilty verdict against Marine Le Pen for misappropriating European Parliament funds, but reduced the five-year ban on her standing for public office to fifteen months. Time already served, said the Paris co»»»
Ukraine's Zelensky proposes new PM in Ukraine government reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a broader government reshuffle aimed at implementing an "updated political strategy". Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Min»»»
Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill eight, officials say
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed eight people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, putting his country's air defence sy»»»
Erdogan's revolver diplomacy left Nato leaders with a loaded problem
Most Nato summits end with a communiqué. This one ended with customs problems. As leaders prepared to leave Ankara this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each visiting head of state with an engraved Turkish-made revolver complete with ammunition and cleaning kit — prompting a f»»»