Srinagar, India: Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains killed at least 19 people in India on Sunday, officials and local media said, as authorities mounted rescue operations in affected regions. Eight people were killed in the northeastern state of Nagaland, next to Myanmar, while 11 »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 3.46 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 10,716.82. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR2.38 billion ($633 million), with 65 stocks advancing and 190 retreating. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market No»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Sunday that, as a result of the Iranian aggression against Kuwait, a power generation and water desalination plant came under a second attack in two days, causing a fire in parts of the facility. In a press statement car»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Chemistry Team won four awards at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, held in Tashkent from July 10 to 19, with the participation of 363 students from 92 countries. Ali Ahmed Bawazir, from the General Administration of Education in Riyadh Region, and Ali Salem Al-Yami, from»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Iraq HE Ali Faleh Al Zaidi departed Doha on Sunday following a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE »»»

Johannesburg, South Africa: Recent radioactive contamination incidents at Africa's only nuclear power plant were minor and posed no public danger, officials said on Sunday, reaffirming South Africa's intention to scale up nuclear power generation. "Airborne radioactive contamination" was detected d»»»

The device, designed by Russia’s Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics University specialists, can charge via a standard Qi charging pad – just like your smartphone. The battery looks like a standard AA, maintains 1.5V, and fits existing devices – no special hardware neededEngineers curved»»»

BusinessEuropeEU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effectNik Martin with AFP, European CommissionUnder new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear. https://p.dw.com/p/5HNpwThe rise of fast fashion retail»»»

The Israeli enemy continued its violations and attacks in South Lebanon, carries out more bombings in several towns. In this context, the occupation forces detonated structures in Khiam, Haddatha and Deir Seryan. The enemy troops also incinerated houses in Haddatha. A Zionist military force also ad»»»

The Jordanian government on Sunday confirmed that no evacuation orders had been issued for Aqaba Airport or the nearby port, dismissing US reports suggesting otherwise. Government spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communication Mohammad Momani said both facilities are operating norm»»»

MADINAH : Madinah is preparing to welcome visitors to its 2026 dates season, which will begin on Monday and run until Aug. 2 at the Madinah Central Dates Market. The season combines economic, cultural and heritage dimensions to offer a comprehensive experience that celebrates date culture and the q»»»

RIYADH: The winners of the second AMAD Fintech Hackathon were announced on Saturday in Riyadh after a three-day competition that involved more than 6,000 people. Tuwaiq Academy hosted the hackathon in partnership with Alinma Bank, with teams competing to build fintech solutions for the Saudi financ»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs performed the first remote robotic surgery (telesurgery) in the Kingdom on a patient at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah. The surgery was performed using a surgical robot controlled by a medical team from King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riya»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist media: Explosions were heard in Eilat as a result of Iranian shelling of Aqaba in Jordan 19-07-2026 15:35 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

For decades, Kerala has lived with a contradiction. It has one of India’s most educated workforces, strong human development indicators and a location along one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. Yet when large manufacturers looked to expand, the state often lost out because of concerns over l»»»

London, July 20 (SANA) China’s Jingye Group said on Sunday it would pursue legal action to seek full compensation from the British government after the nationalization of British Steel, following London’s decision to take full ownership of the loss-making company. In a statement, Jingye said it wou»»»

Muscat: The population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states increased from 56.6 million in 2022 to 59.1 million in 2023 and 61.5 million in 2024, and is estimated to reach around before reaching around 62.8 million in 2025. This represented an increase of 6.2 million people during the 2022-»»»

Al Arish: Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys this week entered the Gaza Strip, comprising 62 trucks carrying 980 tonnes of relief supplies. The shipments included food aid, shelter materials, medical supplies, and medical equipment as part of ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'', reflecting the United »»»

RIYADH: As temperatures soar across Saudi Arabia, many families in Riyadh are turning to summer camps that combine education, creativity and physical activity, while offering children an opportunity to stay engaged while schools are closed. From robotics and science workshops to sports, art, cookin»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army announces the detection of an Iranian missile attack towards Aqaba and the possibility of alerts being activated in southern J»»»

Abu Dhabi’s Livability Strategy and its focus on creating holistic, people-centric districts was highlighted as a global success story to government leaders, mayors, and city officials at the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 in Singapore. Addressing global leaders at the event, Abdullah Mohammed Al B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ex»»»

RIYADH: Foreign investors poured $1.6 billion into the Saudi Exchange during the second quarter of this year, the highest net buying in the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to an analysis. In its latest report, Kamco Invest revealed that the Kingdom was the only market in the GCC to register net»»»

Egypt and Eritrea on Sunday completely rejected any attempts by non-littoral parties to enforce maritime access or impose security arrangements in the Red Sea in violation of international law. The declaration, which also stressed that Red Sea administration remains the exclusive responsibility of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider dropped a stun grenade on Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-07-2026 15:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Amm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Football mania in the southern Indian state of Kerala has reached new heights, with the state government declaring a school holiday for Monday, July 20, 2026. The move allows students in the state, renowned for its passionate football culture, to stay up and watch the highly-anticipate»»»

Madrid: A wildfire raging 100 kilometres (60 miles) north of Madrid has spread, burning more than 12,000 hectares and forcing several hundred people to evacuate, local authorities announced on Sunday. The fire that started on Thursday in Guadalajara province, which includes the Sierra Norte Natural»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase for laboratory diagnostics and genetic testing. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has adopted advanced digital systems to manage laboratory operations an»»»

Argentina face Spain in a highly anticipated clash between Lionel Messi and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. With football's biggest prize at stake, Selina Sykes looks ahead to the showdown.»»»

Israeli occupation forces advanced into the village of Eastern Al-Samdaniyah in the northern countryside of Quneitra on Sunday, while also shelling areas near the town of Al-Hamidiyah, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. According to SANA’s correspondent, an Israeli force comprising five milit»»»

Kuwait City, Kuwait: An Iranian attack on a power and water plant in Kuwait caused a fire for the second day in a row on Sunday, Kuwaiti authorities said, as Tehran retaliates to US strikes with attacks across the Gulf region. "As a result of the heinous Iranian agression on Kuwait, a power and wat»»»

Berlin: Firefighters have contained a wildfire in Muritz National Park in northeastern Germany. After intensive efforts that began on Monday, the fire was contained by creating water barriers to stop the blaze from spreading. The barriers soak the ground and trees in unburned parts of the forest, c»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq HEAli Faleh Al Zaidiheld an official meeting at Lusail Palace this morning. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the prime minister and the accompa»»»

Dubai: The UAE has approved updated spectrum regulations designed to support the planned use of air taxis, delivery drones and next-generation electric aircraft, creating a clearer framework for the radio frequencies needed to operate them safely. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regul»»»

Bedminster, United States: US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments. Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss and close friend Gianni Infantino to the winner»»»

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that the US violation of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran once again proved that US President Donald Trump's signature is worthless and invalid, according to Iranian media. He made the remarks in a message to the»»»

TOKYO: The Japanese Foreign Ministry sounded the alarm about the unpredictable security situation in the Middle East, citing escalating tensions between the US and Iran and a surge of attacks reported in Iran, the Gulf states, and Jordan. On Friday, the Ministry’s Japanese Nationals Emergency Respo»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized on Sunday Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Government over their position on Kyiv Declaration, saying Bulgaria had sent conflicting messages to its European partners. Borissov was speaking at a briefing in Blagoevgrad during GERB’s New Minds national academy »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on Sunday incidents involving two "violator vessels" in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that no oil or LNG tanker would be allowed through without permission. According to the Iranian military, four US-backed vessels ignored »»»

SportsGermanyNew Bundesliga TV deal in US prioritizes reach over moneyJonathan HardingThe Bundesliga has a new home on American screens after Germany's top football league left ESPN. The new deal is a sign of the times. https://p.dw.com/p/5HC5lAfter years of being on ESPN, the Bundesliga has moved »»»

A middle-aged woman is in hospital after being rescued from the River Danube and successfully resuscitated following a dramatic search operation on Budapest’s Buda embankment in the early hours of Sunday. The incident unfolded after a passer-by heard the woman calling for help while she was being c»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s passion for football reached a new high on Sunday as the state government declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about attending classes »»»

Jakarta: Two survivors from a passenger boat that sank off eastern Indonesia were found on an uninhabited island on Sunday, a rescue official said, a day after five others were rescued floating in the sea. The vessel, which was carrying more than 70 people, sank on Wednesday as it sailed near Selay»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate market has recorded SR1.6 trillion ($426.6 billion) in transactions over the three years since the Kingdom’s Real Estate Brokerage Law took effect, a senior official said. Speaking at the third Real Estate Brokerage Forum in Riyadh, Tayseer Al-Mufarrej, general ma»»»

DUBAI: American guard Davion Mintz becomes the latest addition to Dubai Basketball for the 2026-27 season, joining the team from Wurzburg Baskets in Germany on a multi-year deal. The 1.91-meter 28-year-old arrives in Dubai following a standout season where he averaged 16.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and »»»

Tunis, July 19, 2026 (TAP) – Power outages may occur, on Sunday, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in several regions across Tunisia as part of measures to protect the safety and stability of the national electricity grid, according to the Tunisian...»»»

Athens: Greece, which was spared the record hot weather that ravaged most of Europe in June, is finally bracing for its first heatwave of the year. Maximum temperatures in Thessaly, parts of the Peloponnese and the greater Athens area "may hover around or exceed 40C" (104F), with a fall likely on T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and His Excellency Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, held an official meeting at Lusail Palace on Sunday, July 19, 2026. His Highness the Amir welcomed His Excellency the Prime Minister and the accompanying»»»

Muscat: The population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rose to an estimated 62.8 million in 2025, an increase of 6.2 million people compared with 2022, representing an average annual growth rate of 3.5 percent, according to the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Units of the Russian Yug battlegroup liberated the village of Volnoye in Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Yug battlegroup continued to advance deep into the enemy's defenses and, as a result of decisive actions, liberated the villa»»»