The US Central Command has reimposed the naval blockade of all vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports after conducting yet another round of what Washington describes as “defensive strikes” against the Islamic Republic. The escalation comes as the two sides vie for control of the Strait of Hor»»»

Bucharest, July 14 (SANA) Syria’s charge d’affaires in Bucharest, Anas Badawi, met on Tuesday with Romanian Chamber of Commerce President Mihai Daraban to discuss ways to enhance trade, economic and investment relations between Syria and Romania, in the presence of members of the Syrian Businessmen»»»

Arlington: Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus' dreams of winning the title for the third time. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a 58th-minute Pedro Porro goal sealed an utterly cl»»»

Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has offered its profound condolences and sympathy to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the ruling family, and the people of Qatar on the passing of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. At its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by HH Prime M»»»

Tunis, July 14 (TAP) - Tunisia and the China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund) have explored ways to strengthen investment by Chinese companies in Tunisia, particularly through increased financial and technical support for small and medium-sized...»»»

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired US Airways captain known for the "Miracle on the Hudson," testifies during a House Transportation Subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2019. The pilot announced Tuesday that he has Alzheimer's disease. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | Lice»»»

DAKAR: Former Senegalese ‌President Macky Sall will travel to Senegal on Friday, his first public visit to the country since ​leaving office as he campaigns for the post of UN secretary-general. Sall remains a divisive figure in Senegal following his unsuccessful attempt to postpone the 2024 presid»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Bahrain’s ambassador to the UN, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, told the Security Council on Tuesday that Houthi attacks that threaten navigation in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, and Iranian strikes that affect freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, amount to “a form of »»»

BELGRADE: The European Union on Tuesday condemned comments from a Serbian government minister who said she would “ethnically cleanse” Kosovo if she had been in power during the 1990s conflict. Speaking to Serbian television station Kurir over the weekend, Public Administration Minister Snezana Paun»»»

LONDON: Israel allocated on Tuesday a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) to build 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich described the government’s decision to launch a new settlement drive as “historic.” “We are strengthening the securit»»»

BIRMINGHAM, England: India bounced back strongly from a 4-0 Twenty20 series whitewash to beat England by six wickets in the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Captain Shubman Gill top scored with 80, before retiring hurt with his side needing 110 runs from 24.2 overs, and Axar Pat»»»

SARAJEVO: A pig’s head discovered in a Muslim cemetery in the ethnically divided Bosnian city of Mostar forced the cancelation of a memorial service on Monday, amid heightened tensions in the lead-up to a general election later this year. Three decades after the country’s war, relations between Bos»»»

United Airlines announced a new feature for its flight passengers on Tuesday with the addition of Economy Plus seats that offer extra elbow room. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- United Airlines announced a new feature for its passengers on Tuesday with the addition o»»»

BEIJING: China expelled a former top Xinjiang official from the ruling Communist Party and removed him from all his posts over corruption allegations, including nepotism, bribery, and paying for sex, state media said Tuesday. Ma Xingrui, 66, was a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo, a top de»»»

LONDON: Hamas says it has formally stepped aside from governing Gaza, dissolving the administrative body that has overseen the enclave throughout the war in a move analysts say is intended to pave the way for a technocratic administration — while leaving the group's military wing intact. On July 6,»»»

Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian rights organizations on Tuesday launched an international campaign aimed at documenting and combating sexual violence against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. Campaign coordinator Youssef Al-Amayreh, who was released in January after spending »»»

WISCONSIN, USA: Billionaire Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found. The Wisconsin Elections Commission last week referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office»»»

Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs Manhattan Federal Court on January 26, 2024, in New York City. She said Tuesday that she received the $5 million judgment a jury awarded her in her case against President Donald Trump. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- E. Jean Carro»»»

ATLANTA: England have not ‌played with the same intensity that their players display week in and week out in the Premier League, but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister remains wary of the physical strength they will bring to Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal. The 27-year-old has played six seasons in th»»»

LONDON: Projectiles struck Iran’s Gulf island of Qeshm on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, as fighting between the United States and Iran continued to spread across the region. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, citing local officials, said a site on the island was hit by what authorities describ»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, deeming them "an egregious violation" of the sovereignty of those brotherly nations and of the international rules-based order. In a stat»»»

Doha: President of the Republic of Senegal HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his accompanying delegation arrived in Doha on Tuesday evening to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, HE the Senegalese Pre»»»

1 of 2 | The Department of Homeland Security said an ICE agent feared for his safety and accused Joan Sebastian Guerrero of attempting to flee the scene. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been told to stop making most»»»

The 22nd Liwa Date Festival will open on Tuesday in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, bringing together farmers, productive families, artisans and visitors in one of the UAE’s biggest heritage and agricultural events. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Pres»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. During the call, Sheikh Abdullah congratulated Fahmy on assuming his duties as Secretary-General of the Arab»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.” But restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shippi»»»

BEIRUT/ROME: Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress toward securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a US-brokered deal, although expectations for swift progress were low. US-led diplomacy has emerged since Hezbollah and Isr»»»

NEW YORK: Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpass»»»

At a time when Europe is facing unprecedented challenges, the legacy of the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity remind us that our strength lies in unity. More than ever, we need a shared vision, determination and closer cooperation. President Iliana Iotova said thi»»»

CAIRO: The resignation of Egypt’s Culture Minister Gehan Zaki following a final court ruling against her in a copyright infringement case has reignited debate over intellectual property protection in Egypt. Legal and literary experts said the high-profile case should serve as a catalyst for stronge»»»

Poland’s government has approved legislation that would classify short-term rentals of up to 30 days as hotel services. The proposal aims to reduce unregistered activity and implement EU regulations. A new Central Register of Tourist Accommodation Facilities would cover all short-term rental proper»»»

Unihouse, part of the Unibep Group, has signed a contract with the municipality of Kamienna Góra worth approximately PLN 60 mln net, or PLN 65.4 mln gross, to build municipal housing on Nadrzeczna Street, Unibep reported. The project includes six multifamily residential buildings, a multi-space gar»»»

Gold is trading near USD 4,100 per ounce after reaching a record USD 5,595.44 and then undergoing a sharp correction, according to the World Gold Council. Its short-term outlook remains tied to Federal Reserve policy, the dollar, bond yields, and geopolitical risks. A stronger economy and higher in»»»

Everyday shopping in Poland was 2.7% more expensive in June than a year earlier, according to UCE Research and WSB Merito University. Price growth continued to slow from 3.4% in May and 3.7% in April. Food prices rose by just 1.9%, down from 2.4% in May and 3.3% in April. The slowdown reflects lowe»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, deeming them "an egregious violation" of the sovereignty of those brotherly nations and of the international rules-based order. The Ministry »»»

A comprehensive new study of the global workforce finds that ‘anxiety’ is the best definition for how most workers feel about their career, their future, and the AI tsunami that threatens to wash it all away. These days, everyone from doctors to lawyers and accountants to clerks are pondering the s»»»

The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is issued under the Passports Act to regulate citizens' departure from the country, amid an ongoing debate over whether the document can serve as proof of citizenship. The clarification by the MEA follows days of discussion afte»»»

MALÉ: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Hassan Rasheed, Maldivian minister of defense and national service, at the Saudi Embassy on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X. M»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia targeting the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks cons»»»

LONDON: Mohammad Mustafa, the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, held talks with EU officials at the second ministerial meeting of the Palestine Donor Group in Brussels, Belgium. The 65 delegations launched the Team Gaza Initiative on Monday, with an initial package of €883.6 million (nea»»»

TEL AVIV: Israel’s parliament has approved laws that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the country’s military in a last-ditch effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition to woo religious political parties ahead of elections in the fall. Lawmakers voted in a»»»

MALÉ: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Hassan Rasheed, Maldivian minister of defense and national service, at the Saudi Embassy on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X. M»»»

RIYADH: A senior Saudi delegation on Tuesday conveyed the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Prince Mansour bin Mutaib, minister of state, member of the Council of »»»

Philanthropist's Warren Buffett and Bill Gates enjoy team USA's 120-65 win over Canada in an exhibition Olympic Basketball game in Las Vegas in 2008. File Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- Billionaire investor Warren Buffet left the Gates Foundation out of his annual ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the ballistic missile attack by the Houthi group targeting the southern region of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing it as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity, a breach of international law, and»»»

Data from facial emotion recognition, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, global emotion surveys and sentiment analysis offer an extraordinary new terrain for scientific exploration. Emotion sensing promises to decode and even to augment and control the very essence of human experience. But»»»

NEW YORK: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists. The civil rights suit, filed Tuesday, names the »»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution that extends for six months the secretary-general’s mandate to report Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Thirteen of the 15 council members voted in favor of the resolution, while Russia and C»»»

We condemn in the strongest terms the missile attack launched by the Houthis against the southern region of Saudi Arabia. We reaffirm our full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of this attack, which violates Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and poses a serious threat to r»»»