Israel has approved more than $400 million to establish dozens of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite international condemnation of what critics describe as the de facto annexation of Palestinian territory. The West Bank, which was captured by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War, is home »»»

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA July 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the parasite-based illness, in at»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — German chemical giant BASF raised its earnings forecast for the year Wednesday after hiking prices for some products following the outbreak of the Iran war, but warned of heightened uncertainty.BASF now expects EBITDA before special items, a key measure of profitability, to com»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue to use traffic stops despite a decision the previous day to suspend the practice. The ban on vehicle stops came after an ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian driver in Maine and another motor»»»

The US has pounded Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas since Tehran and Washington renewed missile strikes last week, including an unprecedented sea drone attack on a submarine maintenance facility. We take a look at why this city of more than half a million people has become a prime target f»»»

Large parts of France are facing water restrictions as the country grapples with a drought described as "exceptionally" early and intense. France has been experiencing its third heatwave in as many months, accompanied by fierce wildfires further fuelled by dry conditions. France is experiencin»»»

In France, a handful of wealthy entrepreneurs are buying up hundreds of hectares of land with the goal of letting nature reclaim its rightful place. Among them is Rodolphe Landemaine, an artisan baker at the helm of 30 bakeries in France and Japan. He routinely opens the doors to his Normandy »»»

Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating unhealthy air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago. "In 2023, a major fire outbreak in Quebec caused days of unhealthy air quality in the northeaste»»»

South American aviation authorities seek to progressively eliminate national barriers to passenger and cargo traffic, turning regional routes into operations similar to traditional domestic flights. File Photo by Mario Tuiz/EPA July 15 (UPI) -- Aviation authorities from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and»»»

CAIRO: A boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country. At least 50 are dead or missing, authorities said. The shipwreck occurred on Tuesday near Bardaa Is»»»

Abu Dhabi: The British Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that the UK's travel advice for the UAE remains unchanged, with the country retaining its green safety status despite updated guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on regional tensions in the Middle East. In a p»»»

Hungary could miss the opportunity to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ student exchange programme in time for the start of the 2026/27 academic year unless the government submits its outstanding rule-of-law reforms to Brussels soon, despite earlier optimism from both Prime Minister Péter Magyar»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova discussed the European Union's 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework with members of the European Court of Auditors, the President's press service said on Wednesday. During the meeting at the Presidency, members of the EU's external audit institution briefed th»»»

BEIRUT: Erling Braut Haaland, the 25-year-old Norwegian football star, returned home from the US with seven World Cup goals, a stuffed raccoon, two stuffed squirrels, a cowboy hat and even more global fame, earned through his phenomenal scoring ability, immense physical strength and exceptional spe»»»

Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer has warned that some people are using veterinary deworming medicines containing ivermectin or fenbendazole to treat cancer, stressing that these products are not approved for human use, have no scientifically proven anti-cancer effect, and may seriously endanger pati»»»

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President Donald Trump speaks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the White House on Tuesday. Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents should resume traffic stops after agents shot and killed two people. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo J»»»

Russia is stepping up efforts to pursue legal action against Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, accusing the three countries of discriminating against ethnic Russians and Russian speakers in a case it plans to bring before the International Court of Justice. An investigation by LRT, Re a»»»

RIYADH: Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar Al-Eryani said on Wednesday that the state will not tolerate any new violations, and will take all political, diplomatic, legal, and military measures guaranteed by the constitution and international law to prevent any attempt to undermine Yemen’s sove»»»

STOURBRIDGE, UK: As England gears up for the World Cup semifinal Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone’s lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina. In packed stadiums in North America and pubs back home, people belt»»»

The UAE has launched the Global Youth Water Envoys Programme, opening applications for young leaders worldwide to help shape international water policy ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. The initiative was unveiled during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New »»»

Dubai: As the US-Iran conflict entered its fifth month with no clear end in sight, one theme has become increasingly apparent: Many of the priorities repeatedly emphasised by Gulf states have proved more durable than several early assumptions made in Washington. While US President Donald Trump and »»»

JEßNITZ, Germany: Mobbed by fans for selfies and autographs, the man who hopes to become the far-right Alternative for Germany’s first state premier cuts more of a rock star figure on the campaign trail. Ulrich Siegmund, 35, regularly climbs onto a vintage East German motor scooter for rallies with»»»

PARIS: France is experiencing a “very worrying” drought that has spurred a record number of water restrictions for the time of year, the ecology minister said on Wednesday. Swathes of the country are under water-use controls, with the number of local restrictions in place “the highest number record»»»

France’s National Assembly is set to give final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. France was on Wednesday set to move closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee t»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly adopted the draft 2026 state budget on first reading on Wednesday, approving a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, or 7.191 billion euros, the highest in the eurozone and nearly double the figure that brought down the previous government seven months ago. The bill passed with 143 v»»»

1 of 3 | People attend a rally for birthright citizenship held by the American Civil Liberties Union outside the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in President Donald Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship in Washington, D.C., on April 1. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

In this edition, our reporters look at Haiti, which is still in the grips of a long-running battle against armed gangs in the capital and some provinces. A new international security force is being deployed but has yet to make widespread progress. Against this backdrop, the humanitarian crisis in t»»»

The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the two foes. Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding towards ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targ»»»

The draft law approving the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which was signed with Ukraine on 3 February 2022, was adopted yesterday (July 14) at the Plenary Session of the Ukrainian Parliament. The entry into force of the Agreement, the approval process of which has already been completed in Türkiye, w»»»

Qatar Airways is ending its operations in Bulgaria, bringing an end to more than 15 years of direct flights between Doha and Sofia in a move that the country's tourism industry says will significantly weaken Bulgaria's air links with Asia, Africa, and Australia. According to Dimitrina Goranova, Vic»»»

Sofia has failed to secure a place in the prestigious Michelin Guide after inspectors completed their assessment of the Bulgarian capital this year. According to chef Boris Petrov, who spoke to TravelNews, the decision was based on a combination of shortcomings involving service standards, restaura»»»

The planet’s seas are on their way to being as warm as bath water as the predicted super El Niño arrives. It is already clear that this year’s oceanic heating event will be the most powerful on record. Global sea temperatures have already climbed past their previous all-time high, smashing records »»»

The planet’s seas are on their way to being as warm as bath water as the predicted super El Niño arrives. It is already clear that this year’s oceanic heating event will be the most powerful on record. Global sea temperatures have already climbed past their previous all-time high, smashing records »»»

French journalist Laurent Brayard, who met Anna Novikova in Donbass in 2022, has condemned her arrest as a politically motivated attack on humanitarian work. "Her goal was purely humanitarian," Brayard said. He noted that Novikova and several other French citizens — including Vincent Perfetti — wer»»»

London, July 15 (SANA) European stocks were little changed on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East offset gains in the technology sector, where upbeat guidance from Dutch chip equipment maker ASML boosted investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged down 0.1% to 641.07,»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament commenced a legislative session on Wednesday to discuss and vote on several bills, including an amnesty law that could cover swathes of prisoners.More than 40 draft laws will be discussed and voted on in the two-day session, the most prominent being the abolition of the»»»

Lebanon's parliament commenced a legislative session on Wednesday to discuss and vote on several bills, including an amnesty law that could cover swathes of prisoners. More than 40 draft laws will be discussed and voted on in the two-day session, the most prominent being the abolition of the death »»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Wednesday noted that the latest Israeli war on Lebanon was “premeditated and planned” in advance, suggesting that Israel attacked south Lebanon to “occupy and destroy the area south of the Litani River, seize it, expel its inhabitants, and establish settlements, »»»

Stourbridge, United Kingdom: As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina. In packed stadiums in North America and pubs back home»»»

Abu Dhabi: Rain fell over parts of the Al Ain–Dubai Road near Al Hayer on Wednesday afternoon as active winds swept through eastern areas of the UAE, in line with forecasts issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM also issued a convective cloud alert covering parts of eastern Abu»»»

French journalist Christelle Néant, reporting from Donbass, has sharply condemned the criminal case against SOS Donbass founder Anna Novikova and her colleague Vincent Perfetti, denouncing it as a "deeply political" prosecution. She also pointed out that French media have openly branded Novikova a »»»

RIYADH: The recent surge in global coffee prices, driven by supply disruptions, rising production costs, and continued growth in global demand, has not impacted Saudi coffee to the same extent. Saudi coffee is classified as a limited-volume, high-value product, said Salman bin Ahmed Al-Malki, chair»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE face a shifting picture this week, with a new mandatory health form for India-bound passengers, fresh flight cancellations in Saudi Arabia, and airlines across the Gulf and beyond continuing to adjust schedules amid ongoing regional tensions. Here's a fu»»»

Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honored the winners of Majra – National CSR Fund’s the Impact Seal – Platinum Tier, recognising their outstanding contributions to creating sustainable impact. The Impact Seal is the UA»»»

Addressing Parliament during the first reading of this year’s State budget bill, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev said that the 2026 budget is "bold but not reckless". The Minister said: "Despite all the accusations of a lack of vision, this budget actually demonstrates amb»»»

Representatives of various institutions took part in a joint tactical and specialized exercise on responding to forest fires at the Tyulbeto training area near Kazanlak on Wednesday. Participating were the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection, the Land Forces, the Air Force, the»»»

Dubai: While most teenagers are still getting ready for school, 17-year-old Riddhi Chauhan is already on the drill field, commanding nearly 300 cadets through morning exercises. The Indian-American student from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens serves as the Battalion Commanding Officer of »»»

Media outlets on Wednesday comment on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement to the press in Paris that "Bulgaria's place is not in the Coalition of the Willing". He said Bulgaria is not providing financial or military aid to Ukraine because "the solution to this conflict does not lie in prolonging»»»

BUNIA: Confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at the Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday, the latest group to have wa»»»