The Yemeni Armed Forces managed to shoot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over Al-Bayda Governorate in central Yemen, using appropriate weaponry. What follows is the text of the statement posted by the military spokesman General Yahya Saree: The Yemeni Armed Forces, by the grace of God, shot down »»»

Tunis, July 14 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Tuesday's session up 0.86% to 20,339.87 points, with a high traded volume of TND 16.8 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. ASSURANCES MAGHREBIA VIE shares were the best performers after rising by 6% to TND...»»»

Fuel prices in Hungary are set for a substantial increase from Wednesday, with the wholesale price of 95-octane petrol rising by a gross HUF 14, or approximately EUR 0.04, per litre. The wholesale price of diesel will meanwhile increase by HUF 7, equivalent to roughly EUR 0.02 per litre, according »»»

Dennis Sochor was convicted of killing Patty Gifford in 1982. Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections July 14 (UPI) -- Florida on Tuesday is set to execute a man convicted of murdering a woman at a 1982 New Year's Eve party then disposing of her remains, which have yet to be found. Denn»»»

BELGRADE - At end-June 2026, National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves amounted to 29,608.9 mln euros, down by 273.2 mln euros from a month earlier. The reserves covered "164.3 pct of money supply M1 and 6.8 months’ worth of the country’s import of goods and services, which is more than twice»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military continued to strike Ukrainian ports and vessels serving the Ukrainian armed forces, hitting three more dry cargo ships at the port of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Throughout the day, the Russian armed forces continued to strike Ukrai»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if it staged a new attack on his country. “I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference in Dimona. The southern town»»»

BRUGGE: Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer signed up for Champions League soccer with Club Brugge on Tuesday after three seasons and two Serie A titles with Inter Milan. Brugge said they gave the 37-year-old Sommer a three-year contract as a free agent. He will replace veteran Simon Mignolet, who retired»»»

WARSAW: Polish fighter jets on Tuesday intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane in international waters over the Baltic Sea, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz told a press conference. “This is the first Russian attempt in a long time to approach our maritime border in order to probe our »»»

KUWAIT CITY: Explosions were heard in Kuwait City on Tuesday, an AFP journalist reported, as the Gulf nation’s army announced for the second time in less than half an hour that it was intercepting “hostile” targets.“The General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces announces that any explosions are the »»»

ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semifinals. The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City af»»»

JERUSALEM: The Czech Republic is ​in talks with Israeli firms to buy a number of air defense ‌systems, Foreign Minister ‌Peter ​Macinka ‌said ⁠on ​Tuesday. During a ⁠press conference with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, Macinka said ⁠the Czechs were ‌looking ‌at ​the ‌Spyder, Arrow and ‌other defe»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned plans to impose a 20 percent fee on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would instead pursue investment agreements with Gulf countries. The reversal came hours before the proposed charge was due to take effect at 20:00 GMT, follow»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received President of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Ami»»»

In Dallas, football fans are gearing up for one of the World Cup's most keenly anticipated fixtures. The semifinal between France and Spain will see two of the tournament's best teams clash on Tuesday, with French stars such as Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé contending with a Spanish defence tha»»»

Two people have been arrested in France, on suspicion of deliberately having started a wildfire near Paris. In the famous Fontainebleau forest, hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the flames. Two thousand hectares of land have already burnt down – forcing the evacuation of around one t»»»

This Tuesday marks a decade since the Nice terror attack. A 31-year-old man ploughed a truck into crowds leaving a Bastile Day fireworks display in the southern French city. 86 people were killed and more than 400 wounded. The attacker was shot dead by police and the Islamic State group later claim»»»

President Emmanuel Macron holds a national tribute in Nice on Tuesday for the victims of a deadly jihadist attack 10 years ago in the southern French city. Later Tuesday, the French football team will observe a minute of silence ahead of their World Cup semi-final in a commemoration to the 86 victi»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait's Armed Forces announced that the country's air defense systems are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats. In a statement, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces said any explosions that may be heard across the country are the result of air defense sys»»»

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome, where he participated in the launch of the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and held a working meeting with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to discuss current and future Russian-US space coo»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will replace US-proposed 20% fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals involving Gulf states. "I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy =announced a sweeping reshuffle of Ukraine's government on July 12 and signalled changes to the country's top law enforcement agencies. The shake-up of the wartime administration comes as Kyiv seeks to strengthen international alliances while facing growing political p»»»

The war in Ukraine has triggered a sharp rise in homelessness, creating a new social challenge that could have long-term consequences for the country's post-war recovery if vulnerable groups, particularly internally displaced people and military veterans, are not reintegrated into society quickly, »»»

Tunis, July 14, 2026 (TAP) - Over 2,300 participants and 150 exhibiting companies and startups are expected to take part in the 3rd edition of the Tunisia Global Forum (TGF), scheduled for July 21, 2026, in Tunis.Organised by the Association des...»»»

Tunis, July 14 (TAP) - June 2026 was characterised by contrasting weather conditions in Tunisia with above-average temperatures recorded nationwide (+1.9°C), the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM) said in its monthly climate report for...»»»

Muscat: Oman reaffirmed its commitment to continuing transparent and impartial cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in full accordance with international law. In a statement, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sultanate has consistently aff»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Vice President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where he offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khali»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HRH Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Royal Highness offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sh»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HH Vice President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Highness offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also prese»»»

Dubai: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, the UAE will celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As he completes 77 years of a life that has been nothing short of extraordinary, the»»»

A Hungarian police investigation has been launched after a father of two was left in a coma following a police operation in Százhalombatta, a town around 30 kilometres south-west of Budapest. The man’s family alleges that officers repeatedly used an electric stun device against him and assaulted hi»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HE President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin K»»»

Democratic Bulgaria has accused Prime Minister Rumen Radev of steering Bulgaria toward strategic isolation by keeping the country out of Europe's emerging security initiatives, arguing that his position risks undermining both national interests and the country's role within the EU and NATO. In a st»»»

US President Donald Trump will deliver a national address on Thursday regarding newly declassified intelligence on investigations into the 2020 presidential election and alleged voting machine flaws – reviving fraud claims long dismissed by courts and officials, as critics warn the speech coul»»»

US ICE agents shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine early Monday morning. Department of Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin first said that the man was a target of an ICE investigation and that he had attempted to "weaponise" his vehicle. Later the story changed – it was con»»»

California is leading the legal charge against one of the world's biggest media mergers ever. Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance from acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery – saying the deal would create a company with too much market power and end up harming con»»»

A major diplomatic battle is shaping up between Washington and its closest allies over the future of global justice. The Trump administration is preparing to completely isolate the International Criminal Court. But the move is already drawing fierce resistance from both the United Nations and Europ»»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices jumped and stocks fell again Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.Tech firms were once again in the crosshairs, with South »»»

Clashes have resumed in Yemen, with Houthis rebels blaming Saudi Arabia and the country's internationally recognised government for strikes on Sanaa Airport. The hits were designed to prevent an Iranian plane, carrying a Houthis delegation, from landing. Story by Ellen Gainsford.»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HE President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Th»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HE Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan Gen. Abdel Fattah Al Burhan on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bi»»»

CARACAS: After her grandmother’s house in Caracas narrowly survived last month’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, Alessandra Izaguirre was desperate to help Venezuela. “Seeing my grandma and all these people affected made me feel like I had to do something, even if it was from the US,” said th»»»

LONDON: Amnesty International condemned the EU for failing to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement amid accusations of genocide in Gaza and ongoing violations by settlers against Palestinians. The Foreign Affairs Council did not adopt any options to restrict trade with illegal Israeli settle»»»

France marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Nice Bastille Day truck attack. The attacker, Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, drove his truck into a crowd along the “promenade des Anglais" who had gathered to watch fireworks - killing 86 people. While Bouhlel was killed by police on the same night, eig»»»

French president Emmanuel Macron presided over his last Bastille day military parade as president. This edition showcased over 6,000 troops, including 500 from the coalition of the willing. France's rearmament and Europe's strategic autonomy on full display. The event aims to show the US president »»»

France celebrates its national holiday today, celebrating the taking of the Bastille in 1789 that kickstarted the French Revolution. As ever, it is being marked by a massive military parade. The focus this year is France's rearmaments and support for Ukraine. 500 coalition troops, including some fr»»»

At least 30 people have now been confirmed dead in a blaze that engulfed a bar in northern Bangkok in the early hours of Monday morning. 27 victims have been formally identified, with authorities still working to confirm the identities of the remaining three. Meanwhile, forensic investigators are s»»»

In just a few decades, the Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, a remote mountainous region of northern Pakistan, has undergone a dramatic transformation. Expanded access to education, improved healthcare and strong local development have reshaped the area, in a model of progress often linked to found»»»

DPD Romania, part of Geopost, Europe’s leading parcel delivery network, has launched DPD OOH, an integrated delivery and pickup ecosystem. Bringing together DPD Lockers, DPD Parcel Shops, DPD Offices, and the DPD mobile app, the new ecosystem gives consumers unprecedented flexibility and control ov»»»

As Europe decides how to handle Russian aggression, French Rafale fighter jets are on the front lines. Our colleagues at France 2 headed to Lithuania to film French pilots defending Europe's borders. Constantly patrolling, the French crews deter Russian drones- and sometimes even planes – who enter»»»