President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday presented U.S. President Donald Trump in their Washington meeting with a formal plan to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen the Lebanese Army's authority, a U.S. source said. "Aoun's plan to Trump constitutes an implementation roadmap for the framework agreement between»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved another tranche of its loan to Ukraine despite acknowledging that Kiev isn’t on schedule implementing reforms aimed at tackling corruption. In a statement issued on Monday, the IMF said its Executive Board had completed the first review of Ukraine’»»»

Kigali: The inaugural flight of SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, arrived at Kigali International Airport from Muscat on Tuesday, marking the start of direct flights between Oman and Rwanda. On Monday in Muscat, Rwanda's ambassador to Oman Dan Munyuza and SalamAir chief executive officer Adrian Ha»»»

Ukrainian Serhii Kuznetsov, who has been charged in Germany over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, allegedly said that he had served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and worked for the country's Security Service, Stern reports, citing an indictment by Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office. “Kuznets»»»

Only slightly more than 80 Polish municipalities have adopted landscape resolutions regulating outdoor advertising, small architectural structures, and fences. The Ministry of Development and Technology is reviewing whether the current voluntary system effectively addresses visual advertising clutt»»»

Growing trust in mobile banking means 57% of Poles sometimes leave their traditional wallets at home and rely entirely on their smartphones for payments, according to Santander Consumer Bank. Eighty-one percent say banking apps make everyday money management easier and save time. The trend is stron»»»

Poland’s public debt, calculated according to the ESA 2010 methodology, stood at 61.6% of GDP at the end of the first quarter, compared with 57.0% of GDP in Q1 2025 and 59.7% of GDP in Q4 2025, Eurostat reported. According to Eurostat, Poland recorded the third-fastest increase in debt among EU cou»»»

The European Union has sharply reduced its dependence on Russian gas since the invasion of Ukraine, but it now relies increasingly on liquefied natural gas, especially from the United States. LNG accounts for about half of EU gas imports from non-EU countries, while U.S. deliveries rose from 14 bil»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday expressed gratitude for the United States' support of Lebanon following his meeting in Washington with counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. In a statement, the Presidency said Aoun wrote in the White House guest book that he felt "deep appreciation for Presi»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump has affirmed that Iran wants to hold talks with the United States but stressed that starting talks depends on Tehran's readiness to hold what he described as "meaningful talks." Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Trump said the Iranians "want to meet desperately", »»»

Egypt is currently drafting its second five-year National Human Rights Strategy for the 2026-2031 period to consolidate the values of democracy, citizenship, and the rule of law, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty told a European Parliamen»»»

BAGHDAD: A US soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, of Fayetteville, will receive a Bronze St»»»

By Wade SheridanFrance celebrates Bastille Day with an air show and fireworks on Tuesday. Bastille Day is France's national holiday, which marks the anniversary of the 1789 revolution, when French nationals fought for their liberty and civic emancipation. Jets from the French Air and Space Force's »»»

Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami describes what it will take to put the country's educational system back together. Photo courtesy of Lebanese Education Ministry. BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 21 (UPI) -- Lebanon's education sector, which has been in a protracted crisis since the country's 2019 fina»»»

July 21 (UPI) -- A famous bald eagle who went missing from her California nest was found unable to fly after an attack, but veterinarians said she seems to have evaded major injuries. Jackie, a bald eagle who, along with partner Shadow, became famous as the subjects of a livestream camera set up by»»»

An environmental association called For the Earth insists on a comprehensive policy combining stricter emissions controls, renewal of Bulgaria's vehicle fleet, expansion of public transport and measures to reduce excessive reliance on private cars. The organization made the call following an analys»»»

US and Lebanese Presidents Donald Trump and Joseph Aoun met for the first time ever on July 20, as Trump hosted his Lebanese counterpart in the White House. This comes as the Lebanese army is taking over pilot safe zones in South Lebanon as pressure builds on the government to disarm Hezbollah and »»»

People look at the Gunboat Philadelphia as it's being preserved while they visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in November 2025 in Washington, D.C. The museum's director, Anthea Hartig, spoke at a House committee hearing Tuesday amid claims against the museum by the Trump admi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: Drone attack strikes US base at Erbil airport 21-07-2026 20:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Army: We successfully shot»»»

Tunis, July 21, 2026 (TAP) - The Democratic Current party called on Tuesday for devising a "comprehensive national strategy for energy security", based on the diversification of electricity production sources and increased investment in renewable...»»»

By Wade SheridanNew British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives his first speech outside No. 10 Downing Street in London on Monday. Burnham will be the country's seventh prime minister in 10 years. New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives his first speech to the country outside No. 10 Downing St»»»

A new report documents at least 97 deaths or disappearances of recruits in the Cuban military between 2001 and 2026 File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 21 (UPI) -- Suicide is the leading documented cause of death among young people serving in Cuba's mandatory military service, according to a»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s highest court has ruled that settlements reached between Muslim spouses before a court cannot later be challenged before higher courts once they have been recorded and granted the force of an executive instrument. The Dubai Court of Cassation clarified that when parties in a Muslim p»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has pledged substantial American support for Lebanon during a special meeting with his Lebanese counterpart, Joseph Aoun. Trump said the embattled country deserved to be treated with respect after suffering decades of instability and conflict. “We’re going to h»»»

Polish companies are expanding into dual-use infrastructure that supports both economic activity and national security. General contractor Atlas Ward, which has completed more than 900 industrial, logistics, and technology facilities, has joined the Polish Chamber of Dual Use. Through Atlas Ward Po»»»

Poland has joined the European Union’s IRIS² secure satellite communications program, committing nearly EUR 600 million from its National Recovery Plan. Poland’s contribution is expected to represent about 10% of the constellation’s total value, making it one of the project’s leading participants. »»»

Tunis, July 21 (TAP) - Clouds will develop late on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, becoming occasionally dense over northern and central Tunisia, with localised thunderstorms and scattered rainfall. Skies will then turn partly cloudy across...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: We successfully shot down an enemy suicide drone in the airspace of East Azerbaijan province 21-07-2026 20:47 PM Latest News »»»

A satellite image showed damage caused by Iranian strikes to a US military base in Jordan. Photos leaked by a U.S. soldier show the aftermath of an Iranian ballistic missile attack on a military base in Jordan. Satellite images showed the destruction of a tent housing US Army reconnaissance balloon»»»

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed the government to finalise a new Infrastructure Finance Guarantee Facility (IFGF) by the end of the year to enhance private sector participation and reduce pressure on the state budget. The directive was issued during a meeting in the New Admini»»»

The Commercial International Bank (CIB) reported a resilient financial performance for the first half (H1) of 2026, posting consolidated net profit of EGP 39.3bn, or EGP 10.2 per share, up 18% from the same period last year, despite heightened geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty d»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Gohar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, to discuss the implementation of the Youth Economy initiative, which the Ministry of Planning is preparing to launch to enhance young people’s contribution to Egypt’s economic developmen»»»

It is difficult to understand US President Donald Trump’s recent decisions and statements if each is viewed as an isolated event. His attacks on the media, reports that financial institutions may be granted paid early access to his posts on Truth Social, renewed allegations of Chinese interference »»»

Within less than a month, two framework agreements have been signed: one aimed at ending the confrontation between the United States and Iran, and another serving as a preliminary step toward a peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel. What unites these two agreements is not merely their nature a»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, chief of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the simplified tax regime introduced under Law No. 6 of 2025 marks a major step forward in supporting small businesses, micro-enterprises and entrepreneurs. She said the regime reflects the Ministry of Finance’s commitment, under the »»»

Egypt has received more than 21 tonnes of French medical aid to support hospitals treating wounded people evacuated from the Gaza Strip, while Cairo and Paris discussed expanding cooperation on Egypt’s universal health insurance programme, the Ministry of Health and Population said. Health Minister»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has agreed with South Sinai Governorate to strengthen oversight of groundwater use, continue surveying unlicensed wells, and review flood protection and coastal development projects as part of broader efforts to safeguard water resources and suppor»»»

Egypt is implementing a coordinated action plan to tighten market controls and enforce energy efficiency standards for electrical appliances and equipment to curb consumption, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat announced. Esmat stated that generating one new megawatt of powe»»»

Egypt has developed 39 new cities over the past decade as part of its urban expansion strategy, with the New Administrative Capital emerging as the country’s flagship smart city and a model for investment-led development, Deputy Minister of Housing for New Urban Communities Walid Abbas said on Mond»»»

Former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden participate in a sendoff ceremony at Joint Base Andrews after President Donald Trump was sworn in as 47th President of the United States in January 2025. On Monday, an appeals court ruled against Biden in a lawsuit to release the transcrip»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye’s opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said on Tuesday he will resign from the main opposition party and form a new one, amid a nearly two-year long legal crackdown on President Tayyip Erdogan’s political opponents. The move, which was expected, poses the latest challenge for the Republic»»»

PARIS: Environmentalists in France were outraged Tuesday as parliament looked set to authorize some farmers to use two bee-harming pesticides banned in France but allowed in the European Union. Environment Minister Monique Barbut could resign if the Senate later in the day approves the reintroducti»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to remain fully measured, warning that taking further action would aggravate instability in the Middle East. During his meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Sharif stressed th»»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday. (Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images) President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will bomb Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, a deep underground site that the U.S. and Israel suspect could be us»»»

The Argentine president is backing a bill that would eliminate most restrictions that have limited foreign ownership of rural land since 2011 -- an effort to attract investment and strengthen legal certainty. File Photo by Hector Rio/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 21 (UPI) -- President Javier Milei's gover»»»

PARIS, France — The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday that renewed fighting in the Mideast increases concerns over energy supplies but that the market still has cushions to absorb the impact."The escalation in hostilities affecting the Strait of Hormuz and energy infrastruc»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US trade envoy Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that there would be "action soon" regarding new tariffs on dozens of countries, with President Donald Trump's temporary global levy due to expire this week.The Trump administration has readied fresh tariffs targeting 60 trading »»»

AMMAN — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between the Ministry of Investment and the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), establishing a framework to link the manpower needs of investment projects with targeted training and employment programmes.The agreement aims to develo»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) President Ayman Alawneh and Omani Ambassador to Jordan Sheikh Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Alojaili discussed ways to strengthen economic and investment cooperation and expand private-sector partnerships between the two countries.According to the JBA statem»»»

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has elected János Bóka as the new leader of its parliamentary group, replacing Gergely Gulyás, who stepped down earlier this month. The decision was made unanimously at the party’s parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday following a proposal by former prime minister and»»»