China expels ex-Xinjiang official from Communist Party over graft
BEIJING: China expelled a former top Xinjiang official from the ruling Communist Party and removed him from all his posts over corruption allegations, including nepotism, bribery, and paying for sex, state media said Tuesday. Ma Xingrui, 66, was a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo, a top de»»»
Will Hamas concessions amount to a genuine transfer of power in Gaza?
LONDON: Hamas says it has formally stepped aside from governing Gaza, dissolving the administrative body that has overseen the enclave throughout the war in a move analysts say is intended to pave the way for a technocratic administration — while leaving the group's military wing intact. On July 6,»»»
Prime minister receives phone call from Saudi defence minister
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Tuesday a telephone call from Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the call, Prince Khalid offered his con»»»
T. rex 'Gus' sold at auction for record $50 million - UPI.com
Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»
Freed Palestinian detainees campaign against sexual abuse in Israeli jails
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian rights organizations on Tuesday launched an international campaign aimed at documenting and combating sexual violence against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. Campaign coordinator Youssef Al-Amayreh, who was released in January after spending »»»
Mufti of Republic: Thursday, July 16 marks first day of Safar 1448 AH
Tunis, July 14 (TAP) - Wednesday, July 15, 2026, will complete the 30th day of Muharram 1448 AH and Thursday, July 16, 2026 will mark the first day of Safar 1448 AH, Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, announced in a statement issued Tuesday...»»»
Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1m, Wisconsin board says
WISCONSIN, USA: Billionaire Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found. The Wisconsin Elections Commission last week referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office»»»
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M judgment in Trump case - UPI.com
Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs Manhattan Federal Court on January 26, 2024, in New York City. She said Tuesday that she received the $5 million judgment a jury awarded her in her case against President Donald Trump. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- E. Jean Carro»»»
England lacking Premier League physicality, says Mac Allister
ATLANTA: England have not played with the same intensity that their players display week in and week out in the Premier League, but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister remains wary of the physical strength they will bring to Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal. The 27-year-old has played six seasons in th»»»
New US strikes hit Iran’s Qeshm Island amid tensions over Hormuz Strait
LONDON: Projectiles struck Iran’s Gulf island of Qeshm on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, as fighting between the United States and Iran continued to spread across the region. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, citing local officials, said a site on the island was hit by what authorities describ»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iran's repeated attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, deeming them "an egregious violation" of the sovereignty of those brotherly nations and of the international rules-based order. In a stat»»»
Senegalese President arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of HH the Late Father Amir
Doha: President of the Republic of Senegal HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his accompanying delegation arrived in Doha on Tuesday evening to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, HE the Senegalese Pre»»»
ICE told to pause most traffic stops after killing man in Maine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The Department of Homeland Security said an ICE agent feared for his safety and accused Joan Sebastian Guerrero of attempting to flee the scene. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been told to stop making most»»»
Liwa Date Festival returns with Dh8 million in prizes for UAE farmers
The 22nd Liwa Date Festival will open on Tuesday in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, bringing together farmers, productive families, artisans and visitors in one of the UAE’s biggest heritage and agricultural events. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Pres»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Arab League Secretary-General
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. During the call, Sheikh Abdullah congratulated Fahmy on assuming his duties as Secretary-General of the Arab»»»
Why it’s so difficult to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.” But restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shippi»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed Mideast fighting
BEIRUT/ROME: Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress toward securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a US-brokered deal, although expectations for swift progress were low. US-led diplomacy has emerged since Hezbollah and Isr»»»
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
NEW YORK: Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpass»»»
United Vision, Resolve, Closer Cooperation Will Help Europe Meet Challenges, President Iotova Says at French National Day Reception in Sofia
At a time when Europe is facing unprecedented challenges, the legacy of the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity remind us that our strength lies in unity. More than ever, we need a shared vision, determination and closer cooperation. President Iliana Iotova said thi»»»
Did Egypt’s culture minister’s resignation mark a turning point for copyright protection?
CAIRO: The resignation of Egypt’s Culture Minister Gehan Zaki following a final court ruling against her in a copyright infringement case has reignited debate over intellectual property protection in Egypt. Legal and literary experts said the high-profile case should serve as a catalyst for stronge»»»
Oliwa district in Gdansk attracting developers
Gdańsk accounts for about 76% of the Tricity’s total office supply, confirming its position as the region’s main business hub. The city has 912,407 square meters of Class A, B, and C office space, with 71,496 square meters currently available for lease. Oliwa is the most popular district among tena»»»
Short-term rentals recognized as hotel service in draft amendment
Poland’s government has approved legislation that would classify short-term rentals of up to 30 days as hotel services. The proposal aims to reduce unregistered activity and implement EU regulations. A new Central Register of Tourist Accommodation Facilities would cover all short-term rental proper»»»
Unihouse has contract for PLN 60 mln net for municipal buildings in Kamienna Góra
Unihouse, part of the Unibep Group, has signed a contract with the municipality of Kamienna Góra worth approximately PLN 60 mln net, or PLN 65.4 mln gross, to build municipal housing on Nadrzeczna Street, Unibep reported. The project includes six multifamily residential buildings, a multi-space gar»»»
Gold markets changing balance of power
Gold is trading near USD 4,100 per ounce after reaching a record USD 5,595.44 and then undergoing a sharp correction, according to the World Gold Council. Its short-term outlook remains tied to Federal Reserve policy, the dollar, bond yields, and geopolitical risks. A stronger economy and higher in»»»
Prices in stores slowing, food still getting more expensive
Everyday shopping in Poland was 2.7% more expensive in June than a year earlier, according to UCE Research and WSB Merito University. Price growth continued to slow from 3.4% in May and 3.7% in April. Food prices rose by just 1.9%, down from 2.4% in May and 3.3% in April. The slowdown reflects lowe»»»
Amir receives Armenian President
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received HE President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia and his accompanying delegation at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. HE President Khachaturyan offered condolences on the death of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iran's repeated attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, deeming them "an egregious violation" of the sovereignty of those brotherly nations and of the international rules-based order. The Ministry »»»
Corporations are not preparing their workers for an AI tsunami
A comprehensive new study of the global workforce finds that ‘anxiety’ is the best definition for how most workers feel about their career, their future, and the AI tsunami that threatens to wash it all away. These days, everyone from doctors to lawyers and accountants to clerks are pondering the s»»»
Indian passport issued for travel, not as proof of citizenship, MEA clarifies
The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is issued under the Passports Act to regulate citizens' departure from the country, amid an ongoing debate over whether the document can serve as proof of citizenship. The clarification by the MEA follows days of discussion afte»»»
Saudi ambassador receives Maldivian minister in Malé
MALÉ: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Hassan Rasheed, Maldivian minister of defense and national service, at the Saudi Embassy on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X. M»»»
UAE strongly condemns Houthi terrorist militia attacks on Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia targeting the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks cons»»»
Palestinian PM meets EU officials at donor conference pledging $1bn to Gaza
LONDON: Mohammad Mustafa, the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, held talks with EU officials at the second ministerial meeting of the Palestine Donor Group in Brussels, Belgium. The 65 delegations launched the Team Gaza Initiative on Monday, with an initial package of €883.6 million (nea»»»
Israel’s parliament approves laws to enshrine exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service
TEL AVIV: Israel’s parliament has approved laws that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the country’s military in a last-ditch effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition to woo religious political parties ahead of elections in the fall. Lawmakers voted in a»»»
Saudi ambassador receives Maldivian minister in Malé
MALÉ: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Hassan Rasheed, Maldivian minister of defense and national service, at the Saudi Embassy on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X. M»»»
Saudi delegation conveys leadership’s condolences to Qatar over death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
RIYADH: A senior Saudi delegation on Tuesday conveyed the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Prince Mansour bin Mutaib, minister of state, member of the Council of »»»
Warren Buffet snubs Bill Gates Foundation for Epstein ties - UPI.com
Philanthropist's Warren Buffett and Bill Gates enjoy team USA's 120-65 win over Canada in an exhibition Olympic Basketball game in Las Vegas in 2008. File Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- Billionaire investor Warren Buffet left the Gates Foundation out of his annual ch»»»
Qatar strongly condemns missile attack targeting southern Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the ballistic missile attack by the Houthi group targeting the southern region of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing it as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity, a breach of international law, and»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Governing Global Emotions’ by Jessica Pykett
Data from facial emotion recognition, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, global emotion surveys and sentiment analysis offer an extraordinary new terrain for scientific exploration. Emotion sensing promises to decode and even to augment and control the very essence of human experience. But»»»
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a ‘public-private’ conspiracy to target Israel’s critics
NEW YORK: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists. The civil rights suit, filed Tuesday, names the »»»
UN Security Council renews monitoring of Houthi Red Sea attacks amid Yemen airspace escalation
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution that extends for six months the secretary-general’s mandate to report Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Thirteen of the 15 council members voted in favor of the resolution, while Russia and C»»»
No: 134, 14 July 2026, Regarding the Missile Attack Targeting the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia
We condemn in the strongest terms the missile attack launched by the Houthis against the southern region of Saudi Arabia. We reaffirm our full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of this attack, which violates Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and poses a serious threat to r»»»
France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in huge parade
PARIS: France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade. The final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron, the event brought together thousands of French troops, hundreds of European ones and two dozen foreign heads»»»
Trump backtracks on planned 20% toll on Hormuz ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day»»»
IBM shares plunge as Q2 results miss expectations amid shifting client spending
New York: IBM shares plummeted in the morning session on Tuesday after the U.S. technology giant reported preliminary second-quarter financial results that fell significantly short of Wall Street expectations. The hardware, software, and consulting provider reported adjusted earnings of 2.93 U.S. d»»»
Israeli enemy carries out more bombings in Deir Seryan and Kfartebnit towns, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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As syphilis cases surge in Latin America, experts urge prevention - UPI.com
Major advances in HIV diagnosis and treatment have reduced fear of sexually transmitted infections, contributing to a decline in consistent condom use, a Chilean midwife says. Photo by cottonbro studio/Pexels SANTIAGO, Chile, July 14 (UPI) -- A sustained rise in syphilis and other sexually transmit»»»
Huge Explosions Reported in Kuwait, Bahrain: Mehr News Agency
Media outlets reported that massive explosions were heard in Kuwait and Bahrain on Tuesday afternoon. Some sources in Iraq said that the sounds of explosions were so high that it was heard in neighboring Iraq. The cause of the blast was not immediately revealed to media. But it could be Iran’s reta»»»
Amir receives further condolences following the demise of Father Amir
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a further round of condolences following the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HH the Amir welcomed mourners at Lusail Palace in Doha on Tuesday evening, where the sheikhs, mi»»»
Trump praises Iraq PM, hints at major oil deals during White House talks
Washington: US President Donald Trump praised new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as a "champion" in a meeting at the White House Tuesday, even as Washington presses Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. Trump hinted at making major oil deals with Iraq as he hosted Zaidi, a businessman who came to p»»»
PM Radev Rules Out Bulgaria's Participation in Coalition of the Willing, Draws Political Criticism
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Tuesday that Bulgaria will not join the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, arguing that lasting peace should be achieved through diplomacy rather than continued military assistance, a position that prompted criticism from opposition parties and was later de»»»