Media outlets reported that massive explosions were heard in Kuwait and Bahrain on Tuesday afternoon. Some sources in Iraq said that the sounds of explosions were so high that it was heard in neighboring Iraq. The cause of the blast was not immediately revealed to media. But it could be Iran’s reta»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a further round of condolences following the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HH the Amir welcomed mourners at Lusail Palace in Doha on Tuesday evening, where the sheikhs, mi»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump praised new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as a "champion" in a meeting at the White House Tuesday, even as Washington presses Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. Trump hinted at making major oil deals with Iraq as he hosted Zaidi, a businessman who came to p»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Tuesday that Bulgaria will not join the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, arguing that lasting peace should be achieved through diplomacy rather than continued military assistance, a position that prompted criticism from opposition parties and was later de»»»

Every year, France holds a military parade to celebrate its national holiday and the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress during the French revolution. But this year’s July 14th parade was the largest ever – President Emmanuel Macron had rallied European allies behind Ukraine for hi»»»

President Donald Trump speaks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during their meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Trump walked back plans to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump backtracked on his stated plan »»»

Kraków needs more housing, but lengthy administrative procedures, limited investment land, legal complications, and cautious officials are slowing development, according to Sebastian Matejek, vice president of Grupa Matejek. He argues that the city and developers should cooperate as partners, parti»»»

Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district has selected Tree Capital to demolish the abandoned Dudziarska housing estate for about PLN 1.5 mln, although the tender remains unresolved following an appeal by another bidder. The estate consists of three buildings containing 216 sealed apartments. Built in the e»»»

A new multifunctional hotel complex is being developed in Mała Wieś near Warsaw, with an opening planned for the second half of 2027. Hotel Viculus will offer 176 luxury rooms, extensive conference facilities, restaurants, a wellness area, and several entertainment options. Its centerpiece will be »»»

Polish corrugated packaging producer Bart plans to build its second factory in northeastern Poland in a phased investment worth up to EUR 100 mln. The facility will eventually process about 150,000 tons of paper annually, matching the capacity of its existing plant in Sulnowo. Bart recently complet»»»

VeloBank plans to cut up to 950 jobs in stages by March 31, 2027, following the migration and integration of Citi Handlowy’s retail banking operations. The layoffs will affect both former Citi Handlowy employees and existing VeloBank staff as the bank establishes its target organizational structure»»»

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Arlington: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final clash with France. De la Fuente has kept faith with the team that defeated Belgium 2-1 in Friday's quarter-final in Los Angeles. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz gets the nod ah»»»

Abu Dhabi Police have urged residents to use electric bicycles and e-scooters responsibly, warning that riding in undesignated areas or failing to follow safety requirements can lead to accidents and serious injuries. The appeal was issued by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation »»»

A woman shows her T-shirt featuring a photo of El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, in San Salvador, El Salvador, in June. He has been on office more than two years into his second consecutive term, July 14 (UPI) -- El Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele was nominated by his party to seek a third six-»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a further round of condolences following the death of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HH the Amir welcomed mourners at Lusail Palace in Doha on Tuesday evening, where Their Excellencies the sheikhs, ministers,»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has launched the “Summer Without Accidents 2026” campaign in cooperation with ENOC AutoPro, under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior and the Federal Traffic Council, as part of efforts to enhance road safety, reduce traffic fatalities and promote greater awareness among r»»»

ROME: ‌Italy’s parliament on Wednesday rejected a key aspect of voting rules reforms proposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party, dealing her a significant setback ahead of general elections due next year. The lower house is debating an electoral ‌reform that would introduce ‌a fully proporti»»»

Change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace today. Technical expertise alone no longer guarantees professional success. Rahim Hirji offers practical solutions in his new book “SuperSkills: The Seven Human Skills for the Age of AI.” The author argues that as machines take on more of our thinking»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese authorities have arrested a man close to Hezbollah, accusing him of spying for Israel and of providing intel that led to the killing of commanders in the Iran-backed group, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. The official, who is following the investigation and requested anony»»»

Tunis, July 14 (TAP)- Four regional conferences to encourage Tunisians living abroad to invest in Tunisia will be organised on July 23-August 6 at the initiative of the Office of Tunisians Abroad (OTE). The first conference will be held in Tataouine...»»»

New York: Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres offered his condolences to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the passing of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In a message penned in the condolence book opened at the State of Qatar's Permane»»»

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was removed from prison two days before completing a five-year sentence. Cuban artist and dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, shown in 2021, was removed from prison in Cuba two days before completing a five-year sentence. His whereabouts are unknown. File Photo by Ern»»»

According to Péter Magyar, Gergely Gulyás suggested that every Fidesz MP should leave Parliament. But would that be a good idea? It is hardly an exaggeration to say that keeping up with events in the Hungarian Parliament has become increasingly difficult. Spend just a few days away from the news — »»»

AMMAN — Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat and Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh have concluded an intensive economic tour in the Czech capital, Prague.The tour aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment ties, and preparing for the upcoming "Jordan-Europe" »»»

MADRID — Tourism revenue rose in Spain in the second quarter of 2026, with the country benefiting from its reputation as a safe destination as Middle East tensions persisted and an increase in spending per person, tourism industry group Exceltur said on Tuesday.Tourism-related gross domestic produc»»»

The true ​number of ​Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo is at least double, ​and ‌possibly four ⁠times, the official tally, ‌the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Official figures hold that the fever has infected nearly 2,000 people since mid-May. The World Health Organizatio»»»

A report published by Cambridge University features in-depth interviews with dozens of former members of Nigeria’s Boko Haram explaining how the jihadist group has used artificial intelligence to improve its ability to carry out terror attacks since 2023. Experts say they are unlikely to be the onl»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day»»»

MAINE, USA: Hundreds of people protested in Maine on Tuesday over the killing of a Colombian man by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, after federal officials appeared to shift their narrative about the deadly encounter. The Department of Homeland Security said an ICE officer, “fearing fo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned attacks carried out by Iran and factions backed by Tehran on Kuwaiti border posts, an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company, the Kuwaiti consulate in Basra, and two Emirati oil tankers. The Kingdom also condemned Iranian attacks on Jorda»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iraqi Prime Minister, speaking from Washington: Our country’s losses due to terrorism have exceeded $400 billion, and we have a plan to ret»»»

Parents again staged a protest outside the Council of Ministers building in Sofia on Tuesday, demanding changes to policies supporting families with children. The demonstration, held under the slogan "Maternity Is Not Charity", was organized for a second time by the civic initiative Parents for Dec»»»

MADRID/PARIS: Spain has apologized for a column penned by conservative former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy contending that France’s men’s football team lacked French players, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Tuesday. Albares told his French counterpart that Rajoy’s “intolerable” remarks»»»

NEW YORK: The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before dying on Saturday, was far younger than many of his Senate colle»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi paid a fraternal visit to Bahrain on Tuesday, reaffirming Egypt’s full support for the kingdom amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Egyptian presidency. Al-Sisi travelled to Manama after concluding an earlier visit to Qatar and was received by Bah»»»

Jets from the French Air and Space Force's Patrouille de France trail blue, white and red smoke as they fly over the statues atop the entrance to the Tuileries Garden during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris Tuesday. Some areas had to cancel fireworks because of wildfires. Photo by Maya Vid»»»

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (R) reinforced the call for calm while acknowledging the historical and emotional weight surrounding the World Cup match Wednesday with England. Photo by Christopher Neundorf/EPA July 14 (UPI) -- In the hours before Argentina's 2026 World Cup semifinal Wednesday »»»

Doha: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced that two national oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others. In a state»»»

Tunis, July 14, 2026 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) published on Tuesday the list of 17 polling stations (one secondary school and 16 primary schools) that will be open during the legislative by-election run-off in the...»»»

The global artificial intelligence (AI) wave has not only supercharged sectors like computing, chips, and hardware devices - it has also quietly ignited a brand-new track: air cargo. July is traditionally the slow season for air freight. But this year, the pattern has reversed. Driven by the accele»»»

Manila: A flyover constructed during former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar's tenure has stalled a major Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension project in Las Piñas. This has forced the Filipino taxpayers to pay more than ₱4 billion in penalties to a private concessionaire and drawing criticism from»»»

Plamen Todorov, Parliament's sole candidate for membership of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), said on Tuesday that the body's performance should be measured not by the number of investigations and case files it handles, but by the quality of its results. He presented his vision for the work o»»»

There are no briefings, no playbooks, and no protocols for cosmonauts meeting aliens—simply because space agencies deem such an encounter virtually impossible, Russian cosmonaut Petr Dubrov said during a pre-launch press conference at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. However, the crew does have general pro»»»

Doha: Weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be relatively humid with some clouds at times, becoming hazy to misty at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy to misty at places later with some clouds, the report added. Winds insho»»»

Tunis, July 14 (TAP) - A preparatory working session for the regional seminar on development and investment for the Diaspora was held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Tunis governorate.This seminar is scheduled for July 29 in Tunis, under the...»»»

Damascus, July 14 (SANA) – Syrian Finance Minister, Mohammad Yisr Barnieh, said on Tuesday that Syria marks the beginning of “a new chapter of partnership” with the industrial sector, stressing that the Finance ministry’s objective is not merely to collect revenue but to support production and buil»»»

LE LIORAN, France: Four-time champion Tadej Pogačar dealt his rivals another crushing blow by winning the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday to extend his already commanding overall lead. “You never know how long it lasts,” said Pogačar, who is on course to equal the record for Tour wins. »»»

LONDON: Jordanian forces intercepted and shot down four Iranian missiles that entered the country’s airspace on Tuesday, as the US-Iran conflict has resumed. Jordan’s Royal Engineering Corps teams handled debris from fallen missiles at several locations in the country, with no injuries reported by »»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces managed to shoot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over Al-Bayda Governorate in central Yemen, using appropriate weaponry. What follows is the text of the statement posted by the military spokesman General Yahya Saree: The Yemeni Armed Forces, by the grace of God, shot down »»»