Washington, July 13 (SANA) US Senator Elissa Slotkin has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to remove Syria’s name from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, affirming that the time has come to open a new chapter in relations between Damascus and Washington. “I want to welcome the announc»»»

Gaza: Sixteen-year-old Maram Ahmed gently cradled her oud as she rehearsed a traditional Palestinian melody inside a hall at Gaza College in war-ravaged Gaza City, where the strains of strings and guitars offered a rare break. For Maram, music has become more than a hobby. After more than two years»»»

Brussels, July 13 (SANA) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said Monday that Syria has succeeded in remaining outside the regional tensions, while stressing the importance of preserving the country’s stability amid ongoing challenges. Speaking to »»»

BELGRADE - At the opening of a workshop on the role and the responsibilities of a National Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday the objective was to finish Stage 1 of a nuclear programme by mid-»»»

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated the country will need to import up to 1,152,000 tons of Mexican sugar during the 2026-2027 marketing year. Photo by Mark Youso/Pexels July 13 (UPI) -- Mexico announced the United States will begin to restore Mexican sugar's access to its market, a measur»»»

Doha: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by HE Deputy»»»

LONDON: The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. “Anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face u»»»

DUBAI: FIFA, the governing body of world football, is exploring the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 event that will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, the association’s president, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed. The ongoing 2026 finals were the first to featu»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to remove obstacles to the implementation of joint projects with Russia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office said on Monday. "During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, the president emphasized the need to intensify the implementation of»»»

Although the European Space Agency’s new technology center will be located in Warsaw, Poland’s government wants the space sector to develop across multiple regions. PFR Group companies, led by BGK, will create a PLN 500 mln investment fund and provide financing for local space infrastructure. This »»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HRH Governor of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who offered his condolences to His Highness on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Lusail Palace this evening. Als»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has banned private healthcare providers from accepting cash payments exceeding KD10, requiring higher-value transactions to be made through approved banking and electronic payment channels under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Ministerial Resolution No»»»

Tunis, July 13 (TAP) - The weather will be a bit cloudy on Monday night on most regions. The wind will blow east light to moderate, and the sea will be choppy in the Serrat region and a bit choppy elsewehre. Temperatures will range between 25°C and...»»»

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on March 3. President Donald Trump suggested Monday that the late senator's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, should replace him temporarily in the Sena»»»

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a law in 2024 that grants 20-year tax exemptions for data centers built before 2029. Meta is building a data center in rural Louisiana with an estimated cost of more than $50 billion. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Meta said Monday that i»»»

The two visits of former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Budapest may have been far more than academic engagements, according to a bombshell report by The New York Times. Citing American, Iranian and former Israeli officials familiar with the matter, the newspaper claims the conferences ho»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Academy for Police Sciences has launched the sixth edition of its Scientific Research Award, offering a total prize fund of Dh600,000 to encourage innovative research that supports security institutions and addresses future challenges. The award covers key areas including artif»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HE Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Ethiopian Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at »»»

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro (shown) has barred President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella from holding his inauguration at a military base. Photo by Aris Mariota/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has barred President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella from hol»»»

Doha: Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HE the Ethiopian Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival»»»

LONDON: Security and government officials from Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon participated in a regional meeting in Amman to discuss ways to combat synthetic drugs that are affecting communities in the Middle East. The three-day meeting was held on Monday b»»»

PARIS: 100 Thieves claimed the Valorant trophy at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris with a 3-1 triumph over local rivals and reigning champions NRG Esports in the grand final. The victory earned the team the $600,000 first-place prize and 1,000 Club Championship points. It also gave star player P»»»

The Caribbean Island of Cuba is again suffering from blackouts that are causing havoc for the country's nearly ten million residents and the wider economy. Cuba only produces 40% of the fuel it needs and is struggling to receive shipments due to US restrictions. A Russian delivery of 730,000 barrel»»»

MADRID: Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid's Valdebebas training center on Monday to begin preseason training after taking charge of the club's first team for a second spell. With many of Real Madrid's first-team players, such as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, still at the World Cup, Mourinh»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will immediately begin reinstating the naval blockade on Iran. In a post on social media, Trump said Iranian ships will be prevented from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, while the US will ensure that all other countries have »»»

LONDON: The Palestinian Authority warned on Monday about an Israeli plan to construct hundreds of houses for Israeli settlers, representing the largest expansion of settlements in recent years in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli authorities approved the construction of 450 new housing units after t»»»

​The Saudi national team’s elimination at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup — and their failure to defeat Cape Verde — was not surprising at all. Argentina struggled against them, and Spain and Uruguay were unable to defeat them. Perhaps the problem lies with the team or elsewhere, but I rule o»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu to discuss continued cooperation in the fields of rule of law, electoral reforms, media freedoms, human rights and strengthening of democratic institutions. "Macut stressed that Serbia is com»»»

France is battling to contain an "exceptionally large wildfire" in a forest south of Paris on July 13, with aircraft in the skies and firefighters on the ground trying to douse the flames amid suspicions the blaze was started deliberately. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent is on the ground, and te»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today announced financial close for the world's first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project, marking a defining milestone in the commercialization of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Backed »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates to leave the Kingdom immediately after their entry visas expire, saying overstaying constitutes a serious violation punishable by fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, deportation and potential re-entry bans depending on the offence. »»»

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the scene of one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area in the southeastern Almeria province. A British woman was confirmed to have died Sunday night of injuries sustained in the fires. She was among ei»»»

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged Spain to strengthen its prevention measures after one of the country's deadliest wildfires in recent history killed 13 people and razed a huge area. The prime minister was visiting the area to meet emergency servies as they worked to extinguish it. FRANCE 24's Sar»»»

The EU and Britain on Monday imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence officials and private companies over a major cyberespionage campaign targeting European infrastructure in a bid to destabilise the EU and its partners.   The European Union and Britain on Monday im»»»

Emmanuel Macron has vowed France, and Europe, will defend freedom at all costs -- and with blood, if necessary. The French President made the call to action as he gave his traditional speech to the armed forces on the eve of the July 14 military parade to mark France's national holiday. Macron also»»»

The coalition of the willing, an initiative of 35 countries committed to supporting Ukraine militarily, is meeting in Paris on July 13. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be in attendance. It's a sign of the “strategic awakening” Europe hopes to see in the face of Vladimir Putin’s Russia a»»»

LONDON: Parts of the northern Syrian Arab Republic continue to face crisis-level food insecurity despite an improved harvest, with conditions expected to spread to the western governorate of Latakia by October, a global food security monitor said on Monday. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network,»»»

PARIS: Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Paris on Monday for a meeting of Kyiv’s all»»»

RIYADH: Saudi esports fans are being invited to share the excitement of the Esports World Cup live from the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City at special weekend watch parties that will be held for the duration of the seven-week tournament. Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the events run »»»

Former Lithuanian prime minister and parliament speaker, currently MP Saulius Skvernelis has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag as prosecutors pursue a bribery investigation linked to alleged corruption at the State Plant Service, public broadcaster LRT.lt reported on July 10. As reported»»»

The European Space Agency (ESA) will establish a new technology center in Warsaw following competition among Poland’s largest cities. The facility, financed mainly from the Polish budget, will focus on dual-use space technologies, including satellite communications, Earth observation, crisis manage»»»

Construction of an access road has launched the Pomerania Cape project, a PLN 10 bln deep-water container terminal in Świnoujście. The development, described as Poland’s largest recent port investment, is intended to strengthen competition with major European ports. It will include 186 hectares of »»»

The head office of Home Plus in Seoul. The struggling discount chain has halted its operations due to a shortage of working capital, raising strong concerns it could be forced into liquidation. Photo by Home Plus SEOUL, July 13 (UPI) -- South Korea's discount chain Home Plus said Monday it halted i»»»

Biddeford, Maine, police said a person was killed in a police incident on Monday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement was involved in a shooting in Maine that left one person dead, the state's speaker of the house announced Monday. The »»»

Kuwait: The State of Kuwait on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the aggression by Iran and Iran-backed factions and militias in Iraq following attacks targeting several border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company, resulting in casualties and material damage.»»»

Dubai: The UAE allocated Dh3.035 billion to proactive social policies and services in 2025 to strengthen social preparedness and support the stability of Emirati families, according to a parliamentary report adopted by the Federal National Council. The report, prepared by the Financial, Economic an»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which he expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

Real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi jumped 76.6 percent to Dh203.01 billion in the last 12 months ending June 30, 2026, with total number of transactions jumping 64.53 percent to 53,177, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), reflecting the growth of its property market that »»»

In a significant development for the Middle East’s energy landscape, Iraq has officially greenlit the construction of the Basra-Haditha oil pipeline, a $4.6 billion project aimed at enhancing the nation’s oil infrastructure. As reported by local media, this ambitious endeavor is part of the Iraq-Ch»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is in the process of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and securing it to ensure the free flow of international shipping. Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News. "We're in the process of taking over the s»»»