MADRID: Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid's Valdebebas training center on Monday to begin preseason training after taking charge of the club's first team for a second spell. With many of Real Madrid's first-team players, such as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, still at the World Cup, Mourinh»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will immediately begin reinstating the naval blockade on Iran. In a post on social media, Trump said Iranian ships will be prevented from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, while the US will ensure that all other countries have »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour 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 Monday, 13 July 2026, for »»»

LONDON: The Palestinian Authority warned on Monday about an Israeli plan to construct hundreds of houses for Israeli settlers, representing the largest expansion of settlements in recent years in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli authorities approved the construction of 450 new housing units after t»»»

​The Saudi national team’s elimination at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup — and their failure to defeat Cape Verde — was not surprising at all. Argentina struggled against them, and Spain and Uruguay were unable to defeat them. Perhaps the problem lies with the team or elsewhere, but I rule o»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu to discuss continued cooperation in the fields of rule of law, electoral reforms, media freedoms, human rights and strengthening of democratic institutions. "Macut stressed that Serbia is com»»»

France is battling to contain an "exceptionally large wildfire" in a forest south of Paris on July 13, with aircraft in the skies and firefighters on the ground trying to douse the flames amid suspicions the blaze was started deliberately. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent is on the ground, and te»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today announced financial close for the world's first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project, marking a defining milestone in the commercialization of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Backed »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates to leave the Kingdom immediately after their entry visas expire, saying overstaying constitutes a serious violation punishable by fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, deportation and potential re-entry bans depending on the offence. »»»

The EU and Britain on Monday imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence officials and private companies over a major cyberespionage campaign targeting European infrastructure in a bid to destabilise the EU and its partners.   The European Union and Britain on Monday im»»»

Emmanuel Macron has vowed France, and Europe, will defend freedom at all costs -- and with blood, if necessary. The French President made the call to action as he gave his traditional speech to the armed forces on the eve of the July 14 military parade to mark France's national holiday. Macron also»»»

The coalition of the willing, an initiative of 35 countries committed to supporting Ukraine militarily, is meeting in Paris on July 13. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be in attendance. It's a sign of the “strategic awakening” Europe hopes to see in the face of Vladimir Putin’s Russia a»»»

LONDON: Parts of the northern Syrian Arab Republic continue to face crisis-level food insecurity despite an improved harvest, with conditions expected to spread to the western governorate of Latakia by October, a global food security monitor said on Monday. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network,»»»

PARIS: Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Paris on Monday for a meeting of Kyiv’s all»»»

RIYADH: Saudi esports fans are being invited to share the excitement of the Esports World Cup live from the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City at special weekend watch parties that will be held for the duration of the seven-week tournament. Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the events run »»»

Former Lithuanian prime minister and parliament speaker, currently MP Saulius Skvernelis has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag as prosecutors pursue a bribery investigation linked to alleged corruption at the State Plant Service, public broadcaster LRT.lt reported on July 10. As reported»»»

The European Space Agency (ESA) will establish a new technology center in Warsaw following competition among Poland’s largest cities. The facility, financed mainly from the Polish budget, will focus on dual-use space technologies, including satellite communications, Earth observation, crisis manage»»»

The head office of Home Plus in Seoul. The struggling discount chain has halted its operations due to a shortage of working capital, raising strong concerns it could be forced into liquidation. Photo by Home Plus SEOUL, July 13 (UPI) -- South Korea's discount chain Home Plus said Monday it halted i»»»

Biddeford, Maine, police said a person was killed in a police incident on Monday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement was involved in a shooting in Maine that left one person dead, the state's speaker of the house announced Monday. The »»»

Kuwait: The State of Kuwait on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the aggression by Iran and Iran-backed factions and militias in Iraq following attacks targeting several border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company, resulting in casualties and material damage.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HH Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council in the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hama»»»

Dubai: The UAE allocated Dh3.035 billion to proactive social policies and services in 2025 to strengthen social preparedness and support the stability of Emirati families, according to a parliamentary report adopted by the Federal National Council. The report, prepared by the Financial, Economic an»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which he expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

Real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi jumped 76.6 percent to Dh203.01 billion in the last 12 months ending June 30, 2026, with total number of transactions jumping 64.53 percent to 53,177, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), reflecting the growth of its property market that »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HE President of the Republic of Iraq Nizar Amidi, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah»»»

NOVI SAD - The Appeals Court in Novi Sad has reversed a first-instance court ruling halting proceedings against former Serbian government minister Goran Vesic and other people accused in the railway station tragedy case and upheld an indictment raised by a prosecutor's office. The court upheld an a»»»

In a significant development for the Middle East’s energy landscape, Iraq has officially greenlit the construction of the Basra-Haditha oil pipeline, a $4.6 billion project aimed at enhancing the nation’s oil infrastructure. As reported by local media, this ambitious endeavor is part of the Iraq-Ch»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is in the process of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and securing it to ensure the free flow of international shipping. Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News. "We're in the process of taking over the s»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reinstating the blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday. "The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ships or »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HE Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco Aziz Akhannouch, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Lusail Palace on Monday evening with HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who offered condolences to His Highness on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present at the recept»»»

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Monday condemned attacks by Iran against Arab countries as a “violation of international law,” stressing that the sovereignty of Arab states was a “red line” and would remain a top priority during his tenure. Speaking at his first press conference»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the immediate resumption of a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on all Iranian ships and customers of the Islamic Republic. In addition, the president, posting on his Truth Social network, said the United States will be known as "THE»»»

The renewed hostilities in the Middle East followed a renewed exchange of fire. It comes as negotiators struggle to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open. Although the Strait is not being completely shut down, Iran has been striking ships adopting a US-defined route t»»»

Iran's military forces recently carried out heavy air strikes on bases belonging to Iranian Kurdish militia groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. These unprecedented attacks underscore Tehran’s fear that these militias could become more offensive amid the instability fuelled by the war with Israel and the US.»»»

Iranian drone strikes have destroyed a number of US HIMARS missile launcher systems in Kuwait, Fars news agency has reported. The outlet also said that three American officers were killed and several others wounded – a claim US Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied. On Sunday, Axios journalist Barak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with HE President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir S»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Lusail Palace on Monday with HE Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibeh, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday evening at Lusail Palace with President of the Republic of Maldives HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were HH the Deputy Amir Shei»»»

The French president has once again been spotted wearing sunglasses indoors. On this edition of Entre Nous, we look at what’s behind the shades: why he wears them, what they reveal about France’s eyewear industry, and why another type of glasses – smart glasses – is having a moment too.»»»

In less than 24 hours, a fleet of tiger helicopters will fly over Paris during the July 14 parade. They are among the French Army’s most formidable combat aircraft. Four of them were, in fact, recently on a mission in the Middle East. They destroyed several Iranian Shahed drones that were targeting»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), an affiliate of the University of Sharjah (UoS), has announced that Thursday, July 16, is expected to mark the first day of the Islamic month of Safar 1448 AH, based on astronomical calculations. The centre said Mu»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese negotiators are set to meet their Israeli counterparts in Rome on Tuesday for a sixth round of direct, US-brokered talks, with the session scheduled to run over two days. The meeting builds on the framework agreement both countries signed in Washington, D.C., on June 26. Under the »»»

LONDON: The first Syrian-American Business Forum was held in Damascus on Monday, as the country seeks to rebuild its economic ties with the world and attract foreign investment. Organized by the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Syrian-American Business Council, the event at the Dama Rose Ho»»»

DOHA: President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, the president and the accompanying delegation were welcomed »»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany's Ruhr Valley: Cities on brink of financial collapseSabine KinkartzWith tax revenues down and social spending up, more and more cities and towns in the Ruhrgebiet are struggling. Oberhausen is particularly deep in the red. https://p.dw.com/p/5GsjiCentro is an Oberhausen succe»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to charge all cargo shipped through Hormuz to pay for keeping the strait open, and to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships. "The Hormuz Strait is OPEN," he posted. "We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ship»»»

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new political strategy and a government reshuffle, with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepping down from her position. Zelensky says he has offered her a new role focused on relations with a key international partner, while calling for a “ren»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on July 13 said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, before a meeting of Ukraine's allies to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. He spoke ahead of France's national public holiday. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza »»»