President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. It comes a day after the United States, which has sponsored negotiations between Leb»»»

On the road to south Lebanon's coastal town of Naqoura, an Israeli flag hung over the deep blue sea, a stone's throw away from a metallic grid marking the Israeli-announced "security zone". "Turn around, you don't have permission to pass," an Israeli soldier said through a loudspeaker to a convoy o»»»

Cybersecurity was a key topic at the digital finance conference: the National Bank noted that the development of AI and digital payments increases the need to strengthen the security of the financial system. Bishkek is hosting the CYBERFINANCE 2026 forum and cyber exercise, dedicated to cybersecuri»»»

WASHINGTON, D.C.: When Bertha Nohra spotted Lebanon’s first lady wandering alone through a Virginia shopping mall over the weekend, carrying her own bags with no security detail in sight, the veteran journalist-turned-florist did a double take. “I had to look twice to make sure it was her,” said No»»»

U.S. TANKER AIRCRAFT The government's proposal to Parliament to allow the deployment of US refuelling tanker aircraft and military personnel at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria is among the key topics in Tuesday's media coverage. The proposal, submitted after a US diplomatic note, envisages»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s “Cockroach” party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead for the resignation of the country’s education minister, a day after at least 178 people were injured in protests in New Delhi.Hundreds of protesters remained camped at the Jantar Mantar protest site on Tuesday, many of them»»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea's crude oil supply remains stable despite renewed tensions in the Middle East, the country’s industry ministry said Tuesday, vowing to closely monitor major shipping routes in the region. "Republic of Korea has already secured crude oil equivalent to 110 % of last year's le»»»

Dubai: Meet the woman the bees don't sting. Kids at Terra have a name for Dr. Meriem Hammal. They call her the Bee Fairy Lady. No suit. No veil. No gloves. Just her and the hive. "I qualify myself as an accidental beekeeper," she says. It's not false modesty. Her entire path into this world happene»»»

RIYADH: Islamic banks account for about 76 percent of the sector’s assets in Saudi Arabia, with Vision 2030 driving growth in corporate finance, infrastructure and small-business funding, a new analysis showed. In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings said the Kingdom has one of the world’s largest»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army shelled a number of targeted areas in southern Lebanon and carried out bombings of houses and infrastructure, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Tuesday. "Since early morning, the Israeli army has been shelling several areas of southern Lebanon with»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is expected to present a plan to his US counterpart Donald Trump Tuesday on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which Israel has made a key condition of its withdrawal from the lands that its troops occupy in the country's south. Lebanese President Jos»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s jiu-jitsu national team concluded an outstanding campaign at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship and the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from July 13 to 19, winning 55 medals across the U-16, U-18, U-21 and adult categories. The team fini»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center redeemed SR17.1 billion ($4.5 billion) of domestic sukuk before maturity and simultaneously issued SR17.2 billion in replacement sukuk across five tranches, extending the government’s debt maturity profile through 2041. The liability-management»»»

MADRID: New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people. The players enjoyed drinks on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arte»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said that Kyrgyzstan, despite having significant water resources, still has to purchase electricity from neighboring countries. According to him, throughout the entire period of independence, the country has commissioned only one generating unit at the Kambar-Ata-2 hydropowe»»»

Every last Saturday of the month, a special event is held in Graz, organised by the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ). Its supporters gather in their Volkshaus, or people’s house, to bake Neapolitan pizza. It also has a telling name – pizza comunista. They hand it out for free. The project also has »»»

Dubai: When the alleged NEET-UG paper leak triggered nationwide protests, millions of students found their voices. Parents took to the streets. Teachers, activists and education experts weighed in. Politicians including actor-turned-parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut debated the issue. Social media bec»»»

New Delhi: India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi. Thousands of protesters gathered in the heart of the Indian capital on Monday, demanding Dharme»»»

DUBAI: A new musical celebrating the life and career of music icon Dalida will premiere in Egypt this autumn, marking the 40th anniversary of the singer's death. “Dalida: The Song That Never Ends” was unveiled at a press conference at the French Embassy in Cairo on Sunday, attended by French Ambass»»»

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets of Delhi as part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, demanding action over alleged exam paper leaks and calling for the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. What started as a satirical online campaign months a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting a net profit of QR407m compared to QR402m for the corresponding period in 2025, representing an increase of 1.2%. Commenting on the results, Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi, Ahlibank’s Chief Executive Off»»»

Madrid: Spain’s World Cup celebrations were not just heard across the country -- they were felt underground. Seismometers dotted around Spain detected vibrations caused by fans erupting in joy after Ferran Torres’ goal in Sunday’s final secured the national team’s second World Cup title, scientists»»»

Madrid: New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid yesterday early evening, with a jubilant crowd of over a million people out to celebrate, local authorities told AFP. The players set off on their procession under a blazing sun, al»»»

Iași has become the first county in Romania in which all 98 local councils have voted to prohibit gambling venues operating slot machines, according to Adevărul newspaper. The restrictions will be introduced gradually, as some halls may continue operating until their existing authorisations expire,»»»

Doha: Qatar has emerged as one of the standout performers in the Gulf region, attracting a significant jump in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2026. The report, titled International Inv»»»

EZEIZA, Argentina: Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions c»»»

Judit Polgár will not accept the offer to take on the position of President of the Republic. She wrote that she considers the invitation from those who put her name forward to be an honor of her life, and that she is deeply grateful for it. “I greatly appreciate the Prime Minister’s gesture in aski»»»

Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed one of the largest aircraft orders in its recent history, committing to buy 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners with rights to purchase five more. The multibillion-dollar investment signals the flag carrier's confidence in the long-term growth of international »»»

Iran has caused consternation after sending a civilian aircraft to collect and return Houthi officials for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February on the first day of the US-Israeli war again the Islamic Republic. The funeral ceremonies for Khamenei were on a scale»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in.Doctors and displaced families in Gaza say the »»»

Kuala Lumpur: A wave of political disinformation targeting Malaysia’s Rohingya population has raised alarm among rights groups that say it is fueling xenophobia and intimidation against the refugee community. AFP fact-checkers have debunked a torrent of falsehoods about the Muslim ethnic group on p»»»

MANILA: A clash in the South China Sea threatened to overshadow a meeting of Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday as the United States condemned “dangerous” Chinese actions in the contested waterway. The US statement came minutes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Philippines, where »»»

Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. Doctors and displaced families in Gaza say the highly contagious disease has surge»»»

Fresh tanker attacks, Iranian claims of strikes on US military facilities in the region and continued disruptions show the Hormuz crisis is far from over. The conflict between the United States and Iran showed no signs of easing on Tuesday, as both sides exchanged fresh attacks that heightened tens»»»

Washington on Monday condemned what it called "dangerous and aggressive" action by China, whose personnel are accused of injuring a Filipino sailor at a shoal in the disputed South China Sea. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here"The United States conde»»»

The fighting between the US and Iran showed no signs of easing early on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). After completing its 9th consecutive night of strikes, US forces launched a 10th straight night of operations late Monday (4pm ET, 1am Gulf Standard time on Tuesday, July 21), expanding their campaign t»»»

NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenyan activists on Monday accused authorities of violating a court order from last month halting the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center after reports surfaced that Americans were being quarantined in the country. The center was meant to take in and quarantine »»»

DOHA: When the FIFA World Cup began in North America, every nation dreamed of lifting the trophy. Four weeks and 104 matches later, a handful of players separated themselves from the rest through consistency, leadership and match-winning performances. Some lifted the trophy, others fell just short,»»»

Sharjah: An Asian man has been ordered deported from the UAE after a Sharjah court found him guilty of conducting unauthorised money transfer operations, opting for deportation instead of a one-year jail term. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court heard that the defendant had been receiving cash from res»»»

Tensions inside Tirana Municipality have escalated after a senior official filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors against the city’s acting mayor, accusing her of refusing to comply with a court order regarding his reinstatement. Alban Dokushi, the Secretary General of Tirana Municipality, who»»»

Hamas announced on Monday that it has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader nearly two years after its previous leader was killed. File Photo courtesy Al-Aqsa TV | License Photo July 20 (UPI) -- Hamas announced Monday that it has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader nearly two years after »»»

Robert Brovdi, better known by his military call sign “Magyar”, has become one of the best-known commanders in Ukraine’s drone war against Russia. In recent weeks, his unit—known as Magyar’s Birds—has claimed a series of unprecedented strikes against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea»»»

LONDON: The official account of the Palestinian mission to the UN posted a message on social media platform X mocking Argentina and Israel after Spain beat the South Americans on Sunday to win the FIFA World Cup. Alongside a photo of the Spanish national team and the caption “Campeones del Mundo” (»»»

Author: Kristin Hannah Kristin Hannah’s “The Four Winds” is one of those novels that quietly settles in your mind long after you turn the final page. Set during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, it tells the story of Elsa Martinelli, a woman who has spent much of her life believi»»»

Bedoon—Arabic for ‘without’—refers to communities in parts of the Gulf who live without nationality or the official documentation through which states establish legal identity. Their experience foreshadows a defining challenge of contemporary mobility: what happens when the ability to move depends »»»

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgár has declined Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s invitation to become the country’s next president, saying she did not feel strong enough to take responsibility for uniting a deeply divided nation. Polgár announced her decision in a Facebook post on Monday evening, sho»»»

The fuel price in Hungary is expected to increase again from Tuesday after another rise in wholesale fuel costs, adding fresh pressure on motorists already facing elevated prices at the pump. The latest increase comes as global oil prices continue to climb and only weeks after Hungary adopted new l»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is continuing to operate normally and is functioning close to its full operational capacity despite ongoing military tensions across the Middle East and regional airspace disruptions, Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths said. Speaking to Bloomberg »»»

The Council of Ministers is proposing that the National Assembly authorize the presence on Bulgarian territory of up to eight KC-135 aircraft, up to 250 members of the US Armed Forces with personal weapons and ammunition, as well as the necessary airport equipment, the Council of Ministers press se»»»

London: Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his precarious perch Monday as the seventh British leader in just over a decade as he set out an ambitious but vague vision to create a new political and economic establishment. Burnham used his inaugural speech as prime minister to renew his theme o»»»