Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida speaks during a roundtable event in March in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the De-Santis-championed Stop WOKE Act violates free speech. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) --»»»

Iran drew huge crowds for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran, documented by international news agencies. But alongside genuine images pf mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate cr»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Vis»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said Tuesday the United States has repeatedly violated their agreed memorandum of understanding, and warned retaliation following Washington’s strikes on targets in the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran is issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America’s breach of»»»

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Tuesday that he is counting on an "active French role" to halt Israeli escalations against his country. During a joint press conference with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Damascus, Sharaa condemned "systematic Israeli attacks", saying "we are count»»»

Iranian state media on Tuesday reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced "powerful" strikes on Iran. IRIB news reported six explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Qeshm, seven explosions were heard in the city of Sirik and mor»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said Tuesday the United States has repeatedly violated their agreed memorandum of understanding, and warned retaliation following Washington's strikes on targets in the Strait of Hormuz.»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wedyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat", while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of»»»

Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte with heads of delegations participating in Istanbul Cooperation Initiative on Tuesd»»»

During his address, he outlined three key priorities for advancing more effective global AI governance: bridging gaps in computing infrastructure, data, and talent; promoting interoperability across AI governance frameworks; and ensuring that human rights and meaningful human oversight remain at th»»»

QNA Doha The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Tuesday launched the annual summer programme that will run throughout July. More than 1,000 students are participating across 10 religious centres in different parts of the country »»»

QNA Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has stressed the urgent need to prioritise diplomacy, dialogue and collective efforts aimed at maintaining regional peace and stability. He pointed out that the Middle East region has»»»

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war. US Central Command said the “powerful” »»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Tuesday unity and solidarity in NATO are Bulgaria’s strongest security tool, the Ministry of Defence press service said. Stoyanov spoke at a working dinner of defence ministers during a meeting of NATO heads of State and government. The transformation of the A»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public of»»»

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

NAJAF: The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s ​holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day procession to one of Shiite Islam’s most sacred sites following the leader’s death in a February 28 US-Israeli strike. Iraq»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the targeting of the Saudi tanker 'Wedyan' as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a grave violation of international maritime safety, a direct threat to global energy supplies, and a clear breach of international law. In a statement is»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas made a political move by dissolving its governing body in Gaza this week, but experts say the decision does not resolve the main issue of the stalled ceasefire process: the Islamist movement’s weapons. WHAT IS HAMAS DISSOLVING? Hamas announced on Monday tha»»»

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that he will not charge police officers who fatally shot an autistic man after he called them for help in March. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Maryland officials said Tuesday that they have declined to charge»»»

Federal agents approach protestors outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., in May. A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government gave information to Iran about asylum seekers. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday by an advoc»»»

This video screenshot released by the FBI alleged shows the person who shot Charlie Kirk in September at Utah Valley University. On Tuesday, video was featured as a multiday hearing on evidence in the case against suspect Tyler Robinson continued. File Photo courtesy FBI | License Photo July 7 (UPI»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to t»»»

JUBA: A government-appointed county commissioner in an opposition stronghold in South Sudan’s oil-rich Jonglei State was “assassinated” by opposition forces in renewed violence, the government confirmed late Monday. Fighting in Jonglei has intensified in recent days, with an unknown number of casua»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces raided several Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, according to media reports. The Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing local sources, reported that Israeli troops raided homes belonging to the Al-Ziraa and Al-Shakhshir families in an area b»»»

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

LONDON: During its 137th regular meeting, the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved the State of Qatar's hosting of the World Maritime Day 2028 event. Marking the occasion, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State o»»»

The Hungarian public broadcaster M1 resumed broadcasting on Tuesday evening after an unprecedented hours-long suspension. But instead of news, viewers were greeted by one of the country’s most iconic political satires, The Witness (A tanú). M1 returns after historic interruption M1’s regular progra»»»

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Qatar, discussed regional developments with Helen McEntee, the Irish minister for foreign affairs, trade, and defense. The two ministers discussed diplomatic efforts to improve securit»»»

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy for people under guardianship. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an effort by a conservative activist who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election to get guardians»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar emphasized that this attack constitutes a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direc»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker 'Al Rakayat' while passing near the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that this aggression constitutes a serious violation of international navigation safety, a direct threat to the security »»»

Holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief after the EU hit the pause button on its new Entry/Exit System (EES) that swaps passports with biometrics. “When there are situations of exceptionally high pressure on a certain border crossing point, there is the possibility to suspend temporarily the reg»»»

Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, said the state, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, places great importance on maximising the value of its assets and industrial capabilities, localising industry, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector. H»»»

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira formally expressed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government's concerns about possible U.S. military intervention in a document submitted to Congress. Photo by /Gianna Benalcázar Manzano/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Brazil's government warned of a potential U.S»»»

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz has announced a new demonstration in Budapest following the dramatic suspension of news broadcasts on the country’s public media channels, with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urging supporters to “peacefully raise our voices against authoritarian rule.” The protest c»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, will pay a working visit to Algeria on Wednesday to co-chair, alongside Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community...»»»

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The market share of Tunisia’s exports to the European Union (EU) stood at 0.53% in 2025, for the second consecutive year, according to the annual report of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) for 2025, released on...»»»

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ANKARA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in Ankara in a meeting of the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) HE Mark Rutte, with the heads of the delegations participating in the Istanbu»»»

The European Parliament has approved a long-awaited revision of EU rules coordinating social security systems, introducing clearer rules for millions of people who live or work in another EU member state. The reform aims to simplify access to social security benefits, strengthen cooperation between»»»

Russia “currently has greater capabilities than Ukraine” in the production of a broad array of strike weapons, from precision cruise missiles to hypersonic systems like Kinzhal and Zircon, to attack UAVs used for strikes on military and energy infrastructure targets, says Russian military expert Al»»»

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt stated that “the framework agreement is a unilateral agreement dictated by ‘Israel’ to a Lebanese faction, both inside and outside the country, with limited experience in law and diplomacy.” He added, “The principle of withdrawal is mentioned»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut held regular consultations on Tuesday with the ministers of foreign affairs, European integration, construction, transport and infrastructure, and economy, with particular attention devoted to accelerating the implementation of commitments from Serbia's Reform Agen»»»

NEW YORK CITY: UN experts on Tuesday called on Israel to immediately release Palestinian physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all health and care workers held in what they described as arbitrary detention. The experts said Abu Safiya’s continued detention without charge or trial reflects Israel’s sy»»»