Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from US President Donald Trump on Friday, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and explored ways to strengthen Saudi-US ties across a range of sectors. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the tal»»»

Maine Democrats are looking to replace Graham Platner on the November ballot for Senate since he was accused by a former partner of sexually assaulting her while he was drunk. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- Maine Democrats are hoping to convene by the end of July to find »»»

Abu Dhabi: Fair to partly cloudy skies will prevail across the UAE on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 47°C in inland areas, while humid conditions are expected to develop overnight and into Sunday morning over parts of the coast, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said ligh»»»

When the conversation turns to critical minerals today, the spotlight almost always falls on one question: who owns the mines? Who controls the world’s lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements? It is a valid question, and an important one — but it no longer tells the full story. Ownership o»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have uncovered a secret cache of explosives linked to the militant cell responsible for the July 7 bombings in Damascus, the Interior Ministry said on Friday, adding that investigations were continuing to identify any remaining hideouts connected to the network. In »»»

Apple on Friday filed suit against OpenAI for allegedly encouraging people who work at Apple to share design, product and trade secrets for use by the artificial intelligence company's hardware development efforts. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- Apple on Friday filed »»»

A bipartisan group of senators, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., pictured -- on Friday reached an agreement with the Trump administration on a long-stalled effort to sanction buyers of Russian energy resources. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- A bipartisan group »»»

As the week draws to a close following the NATO summit in Ankara, a clearer picture is emerging of what was happening behind closed doors inside the Presidential Compound as the alliance's 32 leaders met. Among the revelations, reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Times of Israel suggest Pr»»»

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years on Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since a public, high-profile falling out that saw his youngest son and wife quit royal life and move to America six years ago. King Charles III and»»»

Police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old, White British man on suspicion of killing former Conservative minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe. Police so far say they have no information to suggest the killing was politically motivated or an act of terror. British police arrested a man on»»»

Conservation experts say the Endangered Species Act was key in saving many species from extinction, including the whooping crane, bald eagle and gray wolf. File Photo by Michael Kleinfeld/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Friday rescinded a key provision of the Endang»»»

Tou Lue Vang being deported from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled the convicted child rapist's legal status to remain in the country. Photo by Department of Homeland Security July 10 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement o»»»

Share: Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea affirmed that Lebanon cannot remain in a state of uncertainty, stressing that the existence of a true state requires a single army and a single arsenal of weapons within its borders. He emphasized that “there is a Lebanese state—represented by the Presiden»»»

WASHINGTON: A ‌self-identified white supremacist in Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury after he threatened violence against a member of ​Congress, Muslims, transgender people and Democrats, the Department of Justice said on Friday. The 12-count Indictment by a federal grand jury in P»»»

GENEVA: United Nations rights experts warned Friday that a detained Algerian journalist and rights activist faced serious health risks after several weeks on hunger strike, and demanded his immediate release. Hassan Bouras was arrested by plain-clothed security agents outside his home in El-Bayadh »»»

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said that it has confirmed well over 800 infections by the food-borne parasite cyclospora in 31 states and is aware of at least 1,500 more potential cases. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE July 10 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control »»»

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Substitute Mikel Merino popped up again to send European champions Spain into a World Cup semi-final with favourites France after a 2-1 win over injury-hit Belgium on Friday. Fabián Ruiz had given Spain the lead on 30 minutes before Charles De Ketelaere equalized, meaning Una»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior announced the extradition of an Asian national wanted by the United States to face multiple serious criminal charges linked to transnational organised crime. In a statement, the ministry said the extradition followed a joint security operation involving the Ministry o»»»

ALGIERS: Algeria said Friday its envoy would return to Mali in an apparent sign of thawing relations following over a year-long diplomatic rift triggered by Algiers shooting down a Malian drone. Algeria shot down the drone in April 2025, saying it had crossed into its airspace — an allegation Mali »»»

WASHINGTON: The US is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore, senior US officials said Friday, adding that internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. T»»»

WASHINGTON: The US is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore, senior US officials said Friday, adding that internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. T»»»

Share: President Joseph Aoun met with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rodolphe Haykal to review the country’s security situation, with particular focus on southern Lebanon amid the continued Israeli attacks on several towns and villages. The meeting also addressed ongoing preparations to im»»»

INGLEWOOD, California: Spain ‌substitute Mikel Merino fired home from close range in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-1 win for his side over injury-hit Belgium on Friday and ​set up a semifinal clash with France. After the teams went in level at 1-1 following the first half, Spain found the winner wh»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz, state media said. The visit “will be focused on the Strait of Hormuz and shipping safety” and is “a continuation of the consultations that we started with Oman over the past one or two»»»

IRAN: A fire ​that broke out on Friday at the Oxin Palayesh mini-refinery in Iran’s western Lorestan province has been contained, Iran’s semi-official YJC news agency reported, citing a local official. The fire ‌was confined ‌to an area ​containing ‌barrels ⁠of ​waste oil and ⁠did not spread to the»»»

WASHINGTON: The US government imposed economic sanctions Friday on a Iranian financier accused of embezzling billions of dollars in public funding to enrich “regime elites” in Tehran. Iranian national Ali Ansari is described in a US Treasury statement as a “key financier” for the Islamic republic’s»»»

NEW YORK CITY: With four years left before the 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Saudi Arabia used a high-level side event at UN headquarters on Friday to argue that the central challenge facing governments is no longer setting ambitious targets but organizing institutions and»»»

Typhoon Bavi was moving off the Philippines on Friday after pouring rain caused landslides linked to at least 15 deaths, and now has its sights set on Japan, Taiwan and China. Photo courtesy Joint Typhoon Warning Center/Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command/U.S. Navy July 10 (UPI) -- Typhoon B»»»

LONDON: King Charles III and his wife Camilla on Friday met his son Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in four years. The Press Association news agency said Harry’s family had traveled from an unspecified destination in Europe for the meeting. Harry arrived in t»»»

RIYADH: As Saudi coffee earns growing international recognition as a symbol of the Kingdom’s culture, hospitality and heritage, the Asir region is leading efforts to ensure its expansion is built on sustainability. The strategy combines mountain ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and »»»

Demonstrators protest after President Trump announced two executive orders that would advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. On Friday, the EPA announced a settlement with the Keystone Pipeline for a Kansas oil spill in 2022 for $26 million. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Pho»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and prospects for strengthening them, as well as discussing the latest regional and i»»»

The Senate committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton on Wednesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has rescheduled its confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's nominee for national intelligence dire»»»

Kinshasa: A deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo risks exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the troubled region, Unicef's east Africa director warned Friday. Rich in precious minerals but riven by decades of conflict, eastern DRC is the epicentre of an ou»»»

CHICAGO, IL: As the last of eight Arab teams was eliminated from the final rounds of the World Cup, American Arab community leaders and sports enthusiasts said that they were concerned by what they saw as a bias by FIFA referees and officials during several games. The World Cup competition returned»»»

ABUJA: Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday. Government spokesman Bayo Onanuga did not specify the total number of students rescued, but authorities said at the time of the abductions on May 15 that more than »»»

Ankara, July 10 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the policies pursued by the current Israeli government pose a direct threat to the region and international security, while warning against attempts to obstruct Syria’s progress and stability.In an interview with “The National” follow»»»

Protests in Kolkata, India, have sprung up this week -- and resulted in the death of an innocent man -- over outrage of the rape and slaying of an 11-year-old girl. Photo by Piyal Adhikary/EPA July 10 (UPI) -- Violence erupted in India after a girl in eastern India was raped and slain, with a mob k»»»

Tunis, July 10 (TAP) - The weather will remain clear to partly cloudy across the country on Friday night.Southerly winds will blow over the north and centre, while easterly winds will affect the south. Winds will be relatively strong to locally...»»»

LOS ANGELES, USA: A “widespread and significant” heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western US states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday. A developing heat dome will spread from the Pacific northwe»»»

LONDON: French President Emmanuel Macron has become the first European head of state to visit Damascus since the fall of President Bashar Assad in late 2024, marking another pivotal step in Syria’s emergence from years of diplomatic isolation. With Syria’s political transition still fragile, observ»»»

NEW YORK CITY: More than 18,000 new cases of chickenpox, ectoparasitic infestation and impetigo, a bacterial skin infection, were recorded in Gaza last week, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday, as communicable diseases continue to spread widely across the besieged enclave. Dujarric told »»»

RIYADH: Since the launch of the club championship in 2024, Saudi organizations have established themselves as a dominant force on the global electronic sports stage. Team Falcons claimed the inaugural title before successfully defending their crown in 2025, setting the benchmark for what sustained »»»

Ann Widdecombe, former British member of Parliament, was slain in her home Thursday. Police arrested a man, 26, in the case. File Photo by Vickie Flores/EPA July 10 (UPI) -- British police announced Friday that they arrested a man in the slaying of former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe, who wa»»»

London: The High Court in London on Friday ruled largely in favour of five major carmakers accused of installing devices in diesel cars to cheat clean-air laws, as the dieselgate saga rumbles on. "The Court rejected most of the principal allegations advanced against the manufacturers whose vehicles»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a phone call on Thursday discussed the latest regional developments following the US attacks. The call was part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic contacts with the regional countries. The two foreign minist»»»

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KANSAS CITY, USA: Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka told fans to “keep dreaming” as he prepares to lead his team against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The midfielder said Switzerland’s “overarching aim” was to beat the defending champions and reach the semifin»»»

Ferencváros fans unfurled a banner depicting a historical map of Greater Hungary during Thursday’s Europa League qualifier against Vojvodina in Novi Sad, prompting outrage in Serbia. Greater Hungary flag – serious fine? According to commentary in the Belgrade press on Friday, the Hungarian club cou»»»