Relations between Israel and Türkiye are at one of their lowest points, and the rhetoric between the two countries continues to escalate. The latest point of friction came during Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara during the NATO Summit, when the American president went out of his way to praise his Tur»»»

Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup champions, claiming the title for the second time in their history after previously winning the tournament in 2010. In the final, Spain scored the only goal of the match in extra time to secure the world title. Substitute midfielder Ferran Torres emerged as th»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina. Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president G»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award when Lionel Messi was blanked in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Sunday in the fi»»»

US Central Command forces began a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 pm ET Sunday (3 am Gulf Standard Time on Monday) the ninth consecutive night of operations aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz. The st»»»

Ukraine’s parliament has frustrated President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s attempt to install a new defence leadership, exposing strains within his ruling coalition and intensifying a political crisis over the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov. The Verkhovna Rada did not, however, reject Fedorov’s dismissal in »»»

Ten fresh corpses were discovered across the central Mexican state of Zacatecas on Saturday, according to local authorities, including five who were discovered hanging from a highway bridge. The bodies, half-naked and showing signs of torture, were found at three separate locations in the state. So»»»

SOUTHPORT, England: Rory McIlroy has been down this road before — the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year. McIlroy was never part of the conversation at British Open — except for his critical comments of how Bryson DeChambeau handled a rules viol»»»

DUBAI: Iran renewed attacks on US military targets and its regional allies on Monday, saying it had struck a command center near the Al-Tanf base in Syria, while Bahrain sounded air raid sirens as the latest escalation sent oil prices above $90 a barrel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had la»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106t»»»

East Rutherford, United States: Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106»»»

Questions over how far a new Hungarian government can go in dismantling its predecessor's political legacy have come into focus after Prime Minister Péter Magyar's administration pushed through sweeping constitutional changes that supporters say are essential to restoring the rule of law but critic»»»

The US health authorities have identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at the country’s largest Mexican-inspired fast-food chain as the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes severe, explosive diarrhea. More than 1,600 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasi»»»

The Developing Eight (D-8) has launched the Istanbul Initiative for Climate Action and Sustainable Development and called for mobilising at least $1.3trn annually in climate finance for developing countries by 2035, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, said on Sunday. »»»

ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER: Thousands of Israelis, including settlers and right-wing activists, marched toward the border with Gaza on Sunday, calling on the government to re-establish Israeli settlements in the war-shattered Palestinian territory, an AFP journalist reported. The demonstrators gathered nea»»»

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense and hospitals said Israeli attacks killed 11 people across the territory, among them three children and their parents. A ceasefire remains in place between Israel and Hamas, but it has not halted the violence in Gaza, and efforts to secure a lasting agreement to end »»»

By Tomohiro OsakiTOKYO — Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared "Hell yeah!" to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fuelled Japan's post-war economic miracle.Once a bastion for "corporate warriors" fiercely devoted to their jobs»»»

Share: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington. President Aoun is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday, praising the country f»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday, praising the country for its “move toward peace” after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks. It was the first trip to the US capital by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman wa»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday, praising the country for its “move toward peace” after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks. It was the first trip to the US capital by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman wa»»»

The Michelin evaluation process for Sofia is still ongoing and there has been no final rejection, according to Anton Penev, director of the Sofia Municipality’s Tourism enterprise. He said the capital has not received a definitive “no” from the prestigious culinary guide and that the assessment cou»»»

Bulgaria remains near the bottom of the European Union ranking when it comes to the expected length of working life, with only Romania recording a shorter period among member states. The average Bulgarian is expected to spend 34.6 years in the labor market, which is nearly three years below the EU »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets Shamaa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-07-2026 17:50 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah Lawmaker: Goa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - During a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised relations between the two nations and conveyed his warmest greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. "President Putin spo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Lawmaker: Goal of Crushing Resistance Has Fallen 19-07-2026 18:38 PM Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” Parliamentary Bloc, Dr. Eh»»»

Protests continued across Ukraine for a third consecutive day despite the ongoing war, with demonstrators demanding the reinstatement of the popular former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, following his removal. The demonstrations coincided with two days of meetings between President Volodymyr Z»»»

Outgoing Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has issued an unusually strong formal protest against the 17th amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law, arguing that key provisions undermine the rule of law, democracy and the separation of powers – even as he signed the legislation that brings his own pres»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 3.46 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 10,716.82. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR2.38 billion ($633 million), with 65 stocks advancing and 190 retreating. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market No»»»

For decades, Kerala has lived with a contradiction. It has one of India’s most educated workforces, strong human development indicators and a location along one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. Yet when large manufacturers looked to expand, the state often lost out because of concerns over l»»»

RIYADH: Foreign investors poured $1.6 billion into the Saudi Exchange during the second quarter of this year, the highest net buying in the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to an analysis. In its latest report, Kamco Invest revealed that the Kingdom was the only market in the GCC to register net»»»

Bedminster, United States: US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments. Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss and close friend Gianni Infantino to the winner»»»

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that the US violation of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran once again proved that US President Donald Trump's signature is worthless and invalid, according to Iranian media. He made the remarks in a message to the»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized on Sunday Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Government over their position on Kyiv Declaration, saying Bulgaria had sent conflicting messages to its European partners. Borissov was speaking at a briefing in Blagoevgrad during GERB’s New Minds national academy »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate market has recorded SR1.6 trillion ($426.6 billion) in transactions over the three years since the Kingdom’s Real Estate Brokerage Law took effect, a senior official said. Speaking at the third Real Estate Brokerage Forum in Riyadh, Tayseer Al-Mufarrej, general ma»»»

Donald Trump on Friday said the US had become a "soccer country" after hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada "that brought the world together". But the tournament has not been without its controversies, from hardline US migration policies that excluded fans – and one Somali referee»»»

The World Cup resumed on Saturday with the third-place playoff, where England defeated France 6–4. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help the Three Lions secure their best tournament finish since 1966. Despite the defeat, Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus to overtake Lionel Messi as the all-»»»

The American fast-food chain Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu at many locations following reports of explosive diarrhoea linked to a multistate outbreak. The outbreak is the largest US outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water. While no d»»»

Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait and Bahrain's militaries said on Sunday they were responding to Iranian aerial attacks, and air raid sirens sounded in the two Gulf countries as Tehran pressed its retaliatory strikes across the region. "Kuwaiti air defences are currently confronting hostile missile and »»»

New Delhi: The wife of an Indian hunger strike activist taken to hospital against his will accused the government on Sunday of "illegal detention" disguised as medical care. Police cited a court order and "deteriorating health condition" on Saturday when they picked up Sonam Wangchuk, who had refus»»»

Tokyo: Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu ended a title drought of almost two years at the Japan Open on Sunday and said winning would give her "a lot of confidence". Sindhu, a world champion in 2019 and Olympic silver medallist in 2016, beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in Tokyo »»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolizing a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost their houses in th»»»

President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks wrapped up in Italy. It is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Suleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is remembered for stunning goals, iconic celebrations and unforgettable players. But behind many defining moments is another battle, one fought from the touchline. At World Cup 2026, several of the tournament’s biggest results were shaped not only by individual brill»»»

Bulgaria has increasingly turned to foreign workers as businesses struggle to find enough employees, with more than 108,000 citizens from countries outside the European Union gaining access to the labor market over the past three years, Labor and Social Policy Minister Natalia Efremova said. The de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lionel Messi has dazzled once again on football’s biggest stage and now stands just one victory away from ending his remarkable World Cup journey in perfect fashion as defending champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in what promises to be a spectacular FIFA World Cup fin»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s digital payments ecosystem continued its rapid expansion in May 2026, with the figures released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) showing robust growth across card payments, bank transfers and instant payment services. The data highlights the country’s accelerating adoption of ca»»»

Newsmax, the US cable news network that describes itself as the country’s fourth-largest cable news channel and is available in more than 100 countries, is preparing to expand its brand into Bulgaria, Mediapool reports. The company has announced that it has reached agreements for further internatio»»»

Confusion erupted after the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv on July 15, with claims circulating on social media that Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova had signed the so-called Kyiv Declaration, thereby committing Bulgaria more deeply to support for Ukraine and the Coalition»»»