DUBAI: Palestinian singer-songwriter and rapper Saint Levant has announced his “Afandi World Tour,” a global headlining run that will visit cities in North America, Europe and the Middle East this fall. The Live Nation-produced tour kicks off with the North American leg on Sept. 12 in Boston, makin»»»

At least two Palestinians were martyred and many others injured on Sunday in Israeli artillery shelling and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip amid Tel Aviv’s ongoing violations of a ceasefire in place since October 2025. The shelling, early on Sunday, targeted a gathering of civilians on Kashko Street i»»»

Bulgaria marks Diplomatic Service Day on Sunday commemorating the establishment of the country's first foreign policy administration by Decree No. 1 of Prince Alexander I of Battenberg on July 19, 1879, the Foreign Ministry said on its website. Since then, Bulgarian diplomacy has consistently defen»»»

Instagram users across the UAE and around the world reported disruptions on Sunday, July 19, with thousands complaining of outages affecting the photo and video-sharing platform. Meta’s other services, including Facebook and Messenger, were also hit by reported issues, with users facing difficultie»»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector posted strong growth in the first half of this year, reaching 117 billion dirhams ($31.9 billion), up 112 percent year on year, official data showed. In a press statement, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center revealed that transaction volume in the emirate rose by»»»

Andy Burnham arrives in Downing Street with something few incoming British prime ministers enjoy - political momentum and public goodwill. After years away from Westminster, the former Greater Manchester mayor has returned to national politics promising to revive the economy, spread opportunity bey»»»

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it intercepted and destroyed a US MQ9 drone in Ahvaz, a city in the eastern Khuzestan region that borders Iraq, Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. An MQ-9 is a large, remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicle designed primarily for intelligence, sur»»»

DOHA: HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' – Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, chaired the first meeting for the year 2026 of the Supreme Council of the Academy. It was held at the Ministr»»»

A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen's coast, security sources and local officials familiar with the incident said Sunday. The commercial tanker has since been moved to waters off Somalia's northeastern Bari region, according local officials. The MT ASANA, a»»»

Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress to block a sweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, warning that it would raise prices for American consumers. The revised Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 was introduced in the Senate on Thursday, days after Graham died. T»»»

Damascus, July 19 (SANA) Syria and Iraq have taken a major step toward reviving the historic Kirkuk–Baniyas oil corridor, signing agreements that could restore one of the Middle East’s oldest energy export routes and return Syria to a strategic role in regional oil transit. The initiative centers o»»»

RIYADH: The US Chamber of Commerce has released a publication highlighting the achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 and illustrating the impact of US businesses through the contributions of more than 50 US Chamber member companies. The publication highlights their support for the implementation of Sau»»»

DAKAR: The number of ​confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌has ‌increased ​to 2,267, ‌including ⁠893 ​deaths, government ⁠data showed late on Saturday. The figure represents the ⁠total number ‌of ‌confirmed ​cases ‌as of ‌Friday, according to a situation report ‌that documente»»»

The Lebanese military has said that a soldier was killed "as a result of the explosion of a suspicious object in an army vehicle" in the southern town of Mansouri. Commenting on the incident, the Israeli military said that "the explosive device did not belong" to it, and suggested that Hezbollah ha»»»

Manama: Air raid sirens sounded in the tiny Gulf kingdom of Bahrain on Sunday as Iran and the United States traded fresh strikes over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the interior»»»

TAIF: The second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb ended on Saturday after 46 competitors battled it out in 10 classes, in addition to the Ladies Cup taking place. The event was held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation at Aqabat Al-Muhammadiy»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

ALMATY: The UAE Women’s Jiu-Jitsu National Team continued the country’s strong campaign at the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship by winning six medals in the women’s competition on Saturday at Almaty Arena in Kazakhstan. The two gold, one silver and three bronze medals took the UAE’s overall tally »»»

Hezbollah has held a mass funeral for dozens of people, most of them fighters killed in the most recent fighting with Israel, in southern Lebanon's Majdal Selm. The Iran-backed group does not reveal the number of fighters it has lost in the latest war. But it has organized several funerals during t»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced support for Argentina ahead of the World Cup final after receiving an official Argentina football shirt from Argentina's ambassador to Israel, Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish. In video released on Saturday, Wahnish presented Netanyahu with the shirt, jokin»»»

Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolizing a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost their houses in th»»»

President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks wrapped up in Italy. It is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Suleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2»»»

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Dubai: From Vozinha, Haaland, to Mbappe's boot race with Messi and who is going to win the trophy and take it home. With the World Cup down to its final matches, Dubai has no shortage of places to catch the semis and the final on July 19, from cinema screens to beachfront fan zones. Here is where t»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to inspect their tyres regularly and ensure they meet approved safety standards, warning that soaring summer temperatures can increase the risk of tyre blowouts and serious traffic accidents. The reminder forms part of the force's "Safe Summer" and "»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is remembered for stunning goals, iconic celebrations and unforgettable players. But behind many defining moments is another battle, one fought from the touchline. At World Cup 2026, several of the tournament’s biggest results were shaped not only by individual brill»»»

Muscat: A teacher and her three children were killed in a road accident in Oman while returning from Dhofar Governorate, after their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer and overturned, police said, prompting an outpouring of grief across the country's education community. The Royal Oman Police »»»

The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first U.S. military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. Iran rapidly announced its own retaliation, saying two U.S. bases in Kuwait were targeted in response to more than a week of intensifying attac»»»

East Rutherford: When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final tonight it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making. In 2007, a 20-year-old Messi and Yamal, born in July of that year, posed together in a »»»

Damascus, July 19 (SANA) More than 300 Syrian and international companies gathered in Damascus on Saturday for the country’s largest textile exhibition, highlighting efforts by manufacturers and the government to revive an industry that was once a major contributor to Syria‘s economy after years of»»»

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Dubai: There was a time when summer in Dubai meant one thing: escape. Yesterday, it meant making an impossible choice. Do you moonwalk at a Michael Jackson tribute show at Coca-Cola Arena? Or do you drive to Abu Dhabi and lose yourself in Atif Aslam’s soulful ballads at Etihad Arena? That was my fa»»»

Dubai: The UAE's non-oil foreign trade came within reach of the Dh2 trillion mark for the first time in a six-month period, climbing to Dh1.937 trillion in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports rose to a record Dh452.8 billion. In a post on X, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makt»»»

US marshals Saturday arrested Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in Miami on undisclosed charges. British authorities have been pushing for the extradition of the Tate brothers who face 59 charges in the UK including rape, sex trafficking, assault, tax evasion and money laundering. »»»

TUNIS, July 19 (TAP) – Hot weather will prevail on Saturday under partly hazy skies, with localized thundery cells expected to develop over the western highlands during the afternoon. These may bring scattered showers, which could later spread to...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two US Soldiers Killed, One Missing in Iran Strike on Jordan Base 19-07-2026 11:08 AM The latest deaths brings the US death toll in the war»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova insisted that Bulgaria assumed no new obligations by taking part in the July 15 meeting in Kyiv and dismissed claims that the country had signed the so-called Kyiv Declaration. Speaking on Nova TV, she described the document as part of an informal political f»»»

"The last dam has fallen — tyranny is no longer a threat, but a reality," Viktor Orbán, president of Fidesz, wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday in response to Tamás Sulyok signing the seventeenth amendment to the Basic Law, under which the incumbent president's mandate will expire on the day fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, arrived in Doha Sunday morning on a working visit to the country. Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Kh»»»

Bulgaria has increasingly turned to foreign workers as businesses struggle to find enough employees, with more than 108,000 citizens from countries outside the European Union gaining access to the labor market over the past three years, Labor and Social Policy Minister Natalia Efremova said. The de»»»

Revolut has unveiled a new promotional savings offer in Hungary, giving newly registered customers access to a 4.25% annual interest rate on their Hungarian forint Instant Access Savings account for six months, regardless of which subscription plan they choose. According to Revb, the promotion, whi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lionel Messi has dazzled once again on football’s biggest stage and now stands just one victory away from ending his remarkable World Cup journey in perfect fashion as defending champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in what promises to be a spectacular FIFA World Cup fin»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, has issued a passenger advisory reminding travellers about their rights when flights are cancelled. The ministry said flight disruptions can happen, but passengers should understand the support and compensation they may be eligible to receive. Ge»»»

Bulgaria has clearly demonstrated that its foreign policy is fully anchored in the European Union (EU) and NATO, and there should be no doubt about that, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. At the same time, after 20 years of EU membership, Bulgaria shoul»»»

Arab Finance: The extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of GB Corp approved an amendment to Article (3) of the company's Articles of Association, removing financial leasing from its stated business activities, according to a bourse statement. The leading automotive group affirmed that it does not eng»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League has announced the schedule for first half of the top flight Qatar Stars League 2026-27 season which begins on August 20th. The dates and timings of matches for the first three weeks have been finalised. The schedule for matches from week four through week eleven »»»

More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and New York»»»

More than 50,000 US military personnel are currently deployed across the Middle East, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. "More than 50,000 US men and women in uniform are operating across the Middle East. They remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready," CENTCOM said in a statemen»»»

On July 19, 2010, a speeding express train slammed into the rear of a train preparing to leave a West Bengal station in India, killing more than 60 people and injuring about 100 others. 1 of 5 | Members of the emergency services work at the site of a train accident near Sainthia station in India on»»»