MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is positioning its protected areas as global eco-tourism destinations while keeping conservation at the heart of every development decision, says the National Center for Wildlife. A spokesperson told Arab News the Kingdom was building its eco-tourism sector on scientific princi»»»

"This is like Diwali for us.". Those were the first words Rhiya Ahir shared with Gulf News in an ecstatic video message moments after India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the wake of India's student protests. But even as she celebrated what many saw as a landmark victory, Rhiya»»»

CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike ‌on Saturday killed the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip, Brig.-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the group-run interior ministry and medics said. Medics and ​the interior ministry said Maqadma, known also as the governor of northern Gaza Stri»»»

RAMALLAH: Palestinian officials ‌welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at ​the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision. Sebastia, in the northern West Bank, has arc»»»

Relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing successfully and are strategic in nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. On Saturday, Putin flew to Omsk, where he will participate in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum with Kazakh President Kassym-J»»»

Various experts have criticized US President Donald Trump‘s decision to impose new tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 trading partners, including Egypt. Speaking to Al-Masry Al-Youm, they said that this decision violates international norms and laws. A member of the »»»

LONDON: The UK Home Office has stopped the mother of a London-based Palestinian Jerusalemite from visiting him. Karim Abdallah, who has lived in London since 2019, learned that his mother Therese Abdallah was not deemed a “genuine visitor” and had been denied a visa. His father Ghassan Abdallah, ho»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli demolition operation on the outskirts of Kawneen and Bint Jbeil southern Lebanese towns 25-07-2026 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, who is currently visiti»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh business leaders plan to ramp up trade promotion in Saudi Arabia to boost commercial ties with the Kingdom, the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry told Arab News, as they aim to triple exports to $1 billion by 2027. Established in 2025, the SABCCI is a joint »»»

The Airbus A350-1000ULR lifted off from Toulouse with no passengers on board. No holidaymakers. No business travellers settling in for the long haul. Instead, the cabin was occupied by Airbus test pilots and flight-test engineers. Their mission was straightforward on paper but more demanding in pra»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN Expert Calls for Arms Embargo over Israeli “Pogroms against W. Bank Defenseless Civilians” 25-07-2026 15:07 PM Francesca Albanese, UN Sp»»»

Chinese citizens enter Kyrgyzstan on visas and leave the country after their visas expire. All processes are under full state control, Justice Minister Ayaz Baetov announced. He cited Border Service statistics: Chinese citizens are fifth in terms of number of entries and exits. The top four places »»»

Fidesz is declaring a policy of resistance rather than opposition politics, in order to build a new, broad coalition of freedom against the authoritarian system being constructed by the Tisza Party — Viktor Orbán proclaimed on Saturday in Băile Tușnad, during his lecture on the closing day of the 3»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a landmark General Education Law that reshapes the governance of its school system, introduces new protections for students and teachers, and opens the door to greater private sector participation, in one of the Kingdom's most comprehensive education reforms under V»»»

Seoul: South Korean memory chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will supply US tech companies, including Nvidia, in agreements worth $950 billion, a presidential adviser said on Saturday. The announcement was made as President Lee Jae Myung visited San Francisco for talks with the heads of »»»

US President Donald Trump delivered an at-times rambling speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt brought the annual event to an abrupt halt. Trump notably joked about running for a third presidential term in 2028, whic»»»

The Minister of Justice of Kyrgyzstan, Ayaz Baetov, commented on the issue of leasing land for 49 years. According to him, this provision has been in effect since 1992. «Over the years, there have been cases where land plots were leased for 49 years. However, the lessees who received them did not c»»»

WASHINGTON: SpaceX has launched Starship from the US state of Texas, successfully deploying 20 of the next-generation Starlink satellites into suborbital space for a brief period. The launch was part of the company's 13th flight test, which aims to begin routine service by the end of this year. The»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 14,970 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,437 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,991 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,542 for labor-related issue»»»

El Escorial, Spain: Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with Paris mobilising its military to help overstretched firefighters. Thick black ash coated roof terraces of houses in the north»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza kill two Palestinians including governer of Northern Gaza Strip 25-07-2026 14:29 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had not yet decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran, as the renewed conflict threatened to widen across the region with Saudi Arabia striking Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Trump said he would hold off on a major operation as Tehran w»»»

The prevailing direction in the White House is to provide the Lebanese president and government with what is necessary to solidify the framework agreement and establish a state capable of taking initiatives free from "the interference of Hezbollah or the axis it is aligned with," a U.S. diplomatic »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to lead a fresh wave of Gulf project awards in the second half of 2026 as governments press ahead with major investment plans despite higher shipping, insurance and construction costs linked to the Iran conflict. A recent report by Abu Dhabi Commercial »»»

A satirical online campaign became a nationwide student movement, leading to protests, government talks and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan What began as a sarcastic social media post quickly transformed into one of India’s most talked-about youth movements. The Cockroach J»»»

The commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbia Central Headquarters declared a new battlefield equation amid Iran’s retaliatory operations against US military targets, warning that every Iranian citizen martyred in American attacks would be matched by the death of a US service member. As Iran continues it»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced that he is opening a trade investigation into the EU, after Brussels fined Google $1 billion for violating its competition laws. Trump added that the investigation will likely end in new tariffs on the bloc. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, T»»»

The Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents (ABTTA) has backed Sofia’s bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, saying the capital has the necessary conditions to organize one of Europe’s biggest music events. In an official statement, the organization highlighted Sofia’s »»»

The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos. After a brief ceasefire in June following the signing of an interim deal to end the conflict, a battle for control»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut and Dahiyeh 25-07-2026 13:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Top Yeme»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, the Israeli leader's office said. Since Trump's return to office last year, the two have already met six times, most recently on February 11 in Washington. But this visit comes at a time whe»»»

The Houthis have accused US ally Riyadh of a "dangerous escalation" after it struck military targets belonging to the group on Friday, following the rebels announcing a&»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to stay away from U.S. forces, state media reported. "We warn the general public in countries where American soldiers are stationed to immediately stay out of a radius of 500 meters from the places where American soldiers are»»»

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Dubai: An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported on Saturday near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor. "UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Om»»»

Dubai International Airport has topped global rankings for scheduled international seat capacity in July 2026, reinforcing its position at the centre of long-haul travel demand as traffic continues to recover across key corridors. Data published by the UK-based aviation analytics firm OAG shows the»»»

Very few countries can claim to have hosted more than 40 consecutive races at the same track and under the same name. The Hungaroring and the Hungarian Grand Prix are among them, and over four decades, they have produced some remarkable statistics. Several of the drivers currently on the starting g»»»

Tunis, July 25(TAP) - The celebration of the 69th anniversary of Republic Day, on July 25, must serve as a new starting point for consolidating a culture of work, production and innovation, the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) said. The...»»»

DUBAI: Tonight, London’s O2 Arena will tonight host one of the world’s fastest growing combat sport franchises when BKB 57: Anarchy in the UK sees heavyweight Mick Terrill take on Florian de la Motte, as well as the bare-knuckle debuts of the Vargas brothers. But the sport could blossom closer to h»»»

ROME: Italian ‌Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked as ​Ukraine’s defense minister, a role as an adviser in Italy. “I called him the day after his dismissal and said: When do you want to come to Rome and work ‌with me ‌as an adviser?” Crosetto ​told »»»

US President Donald Trump abruptly switched planes after leaving a NATO summit in Türkiye this month following reports of a supposed Iranian plot to kill him, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump flew out of Ankara aboard the older Air Force One inste»»»

Bulgaria is in talks with sensor manufacturers about upgrading the weigh stations used to monitor heavy-goods traffic by the end of 2026. The aim is to position the weigh stations before roadside pull-off areas so that, if a dangerous tire is detected, the truck can be immediately diverted and stop»»»

US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev after Bulgaria approved the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. In a brief post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Thank you Prime Minister Radev!" The message accompanied a shared»»»

The European Union has banned transactions involving Kyrgyzstan’s EcoIslamicBank. The decision is included in the EU’s 21st package of sanctions, which will enter into force on August 13, 2026. According to the EU registry, restrictions were imposed because the bank allegedly used a financial messa»»»

Nearly three months after a botched shooting cut the annual White House press gala short, US President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rescheduled dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Friday. The event will take place under heightened security. US President Donald Trump will address the »»»

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the city of Jizan in Saudi Arabia on Saturday as the fallout of the US-Israeli war against Iran spreads further across the Middle East. The Iran-backed group last week announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and has tar»»»

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its»»»

Moroni, Comoros: UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation. The ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares and narrow streets, some datin»»»

Beirut, July 25 (SANA) Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister, Amer Bisat, said his recent visit to Syria laid the groundwork for broader economic cooperation and investment in key sectors, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties. Speaking after meeting Lebanese Preside»»»