
Boeing evades B737 MAX crash trial with last-minute settlement
Boeing has reached a settlement with a man whose family died in a 737 MAX crash in 2019, a law firm told AFP on Friday, meaning the US aviation giant will avoid a federal trial slated for Monday. Paul Njoroge, who lost his wife and three children in the Ethiopian Airlines disaster in which 157 peop»»»


Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya breaks silence from death row: ‘I’m appealing to the Indian Government to save me’
Dubai: Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen, has made an emotional appeal to the Indian government to intervene urgently and help save her life, according to a report by NDTV. Her execution is scheduled for July 16, and activists say her only remaining hope lies in securing a par»»»


Who are the Indian immigrants on the list of foreign-born US billionaires?
Indian immigrants are the leading group of foreign-born billionaires in the United States, according to the latest Forbes ranking of America’s richest immigrants in 2025. A total of 12 immigrants of Indian-origin have made the ranks, marking the highest number out of all the 43 countries represente»»»


State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
WASHINGTON: The US State Department fired more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America’s global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad. The department sent layoff notices to 1,107 civil s»»»


Big Ticket: Filipino expat in Dubai wins Dh110,000 with lucky number 10
Abu Dhabi: A 50-year-old Filipino expat in Dubai has struck gold in Big Ticket’s Big Win contest, walking away with a cash prize of Dh110,000. Noriel Bonifacio, a plant attendant who has called the UAE home for the past 15 years, has been purchasing Big Ticket entries every month with a group of 10»»»


Tunisian jailed after refusing to watch president on TV: lawyer
TUNIS: A Tunisian inmate was sentenced to six months in prison after he was reported to authorities for refusing to watch a TV news segment about President Kais Saied, his lawyer and an NGO said Friday. The inmate’s lawyer, Adel Sghaier, said his client was initially prosecuted under Article 67 of »»»


Tunisian jailed after refusing to watch president on TV: lawyer
TUNIS: A Tunisian inmate was sentenced to six months in prison after he was reported to authorities for refusing to watch a TV news segment about President Kais Saied, his lawyer and an NGO said Friday. The inmate’s lawyer, Adel Sghaier, said his client was initially prosecuted under Article 67 of »»»

Another Palestinian killed by Israeli settlers in W. Bank
RAMALLAH, July 11 (KUNA) -- The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on Friday the martyrdom of a second Palestinian youth during an attack carried out by Israeli settlers on the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, in the central West Bank.The ministry stated in a press release that 23-year-old »»»
NCCAL congratulates UAE on placing Faya on UNESCO heritage list
KUWAIT, July 11 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) congratulated on Friday the UAE, its government and people on adding Sharjah's Faya to the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2025.In a statement to KUNA, the NCCAL conveyed the congratulations of Minister of Info»»»

Fuel to Air India Jet Engines Cut Off Moments Before Crash, Finds Probe
Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday. The report, issued by India's Aircraft Accident Inves»»»


Trump Tours Texas Flood Sites and Defends Officials amid Mounting Questions About Response
President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded state and local officials, even amid mounting criticism that they may have failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way. Trump has repeatedly promised t»»»


Rubio Holds Talks with Russia’s Lavrov as Ukraine Tensions Soar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart met Thursday in Malaysia as tensions between the countries rise over Moscow’s increasing attacks on Ukraine and whether Russia's leader is serious about a peace deal. Rubio and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks in Kuala Lumpur on»»»


Report: Fuel cut to Air India Flight 171 engines before deadly crash - UPI.com
Search and recovery teams examine the tail section of Air India Flight 171 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after it crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12. Photo by Hanif Sindh/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- The fuel switches to both engines on the Air India Flight 171 moved to the "cutoff" position»»»


Wildfires Force Evacuation of Visitors and Staff at 2 National Parks in US West
Visitors and staff at two national parks in the US West have been evacuated because of wildfires. Gunnison National Park, about 260 miles (418 kilometers) southwest of Denver, closed Thursday morning after lighting sparked blazes on both the North Rim and South Rim of the Black Canyon, the park sai»»»


To Get Their Own Cash, People in Gaza Must Pay Middlemen a 40% Cut
Cash is the lifeblood of the Gaza Strip’s shattered economy, and like all other necessities in this war-torn territory — food, fuel, medicine — it is in extremely short supply. With nearly every bank branch and ATM inoperable, people have become reliant on an unrestrained network of powerful cash b»»»


State Department Starts Firing More than 1,350 Workers in Trump’s Shake-up of Diplomatic Corps
The State Department began firing more than 1,350 US-based employees on Friday as the administration of President Donald Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps, a move critics say will undermine US ability to defend and promote US interests abroad. The layoffs, w»»»


Things to Know About the UN Special Rapporteur Sanctioned by the US
A UN special rapporteur was sanctioned by the United States over her work as an independent investigator scrutinizing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, a high-profile role in a network of experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Francesca Albanese is among the»»»


A Father Mourns 2 Sons Killed in an Israeli Strike as Hunger Worsens in Gaza
Three brothers in the Gaza Strip woke up early to run to a local clinic to get “sweets,” their word for the emergency food supplements distributed by aid groups. By the time their father woke up, two of the brothers had been fatally wounded by an Israeli strike and the third had lost an eye. The st»»»


Palestinian Authority says settlers beat man to death in West Bank
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The Palestinian health ministry said a 23-year-old man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Friday, in the latest deadly assault as violence surges in the territory. In a statement, the Israeli military said clashes broke out betwee»»»


How organic beekeeping is transforming a traditional Saudi industry into a model of sustainable growth
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s honey sector is experiencing a quiet revolution, one that blends centuries-old beekeeping traditions with the precision of modern sustainable agriculture. Once an overlooked element of rural life, honey production in the Kingdom is now gaining global recognition, fueled by or»»»


As Trump Seeks to Be a Peacemaker, Netanyahu Leaves Washington without Breakthrough on Gaza Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington this week netted President Donald Trump another nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize he covets, but the ceasefire the US leader sought for the war in Gaza didn't emerge. Despite Trump throwing his weight behind a push for a 60-day truce»»»


Lebanon’s President Reveals the Country’s Stance on Relations with Israel
Lebanon has no plans to have normal relations with Israel at the present time, and Beirut’s main aim is to reach a “state of no war” with its southern neighbor, the country’s president said Friday. President Joseph Aoun’s comments came as the Trump administration is trying to expand the Abraham Acc»»»


Israeli Officials Signal They Want UN to Remain Key Gaza Aid Channel, Says Senior UN Official
Israeli officials have signaled they want the United Nations to remain the key avenue for humanitarian deliveries in Gaza, the deputy head of the World Food Program said on Friday, noting the work of a controversial US aid group was not discussed. "They wanted the UN to continue to be the main trac»»»


How organic beekeeping is transforming a traditional Saudi industry into a model of sustainable growth
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s honey sector is experiencing a quiet revolution, one that blends centuries-old beekeeping traditions with the precision of modern sustainable agriculture. Once an overlooked element of rural life, honey production in the Kingdom is now gaining global recognition, fueled by or»»»


Palestinian Authority says settlers beat man to death in West Bank
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The Palestinian health ministry said a 23-year-old man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Friday, in the latest deadly assault as violence surges in the territory. In a statement, the Israeli military said clashes broke out betwee»»»


FBI's Bongino reportedly clashes with Bondi over Epstein files - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi's recent announcement that there is no client list or evidence of murder in the Jeffrey Epstein files might cause FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to resign, several news outlets reported on Friday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Attorney General»»»


A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Three brothers in the Gaza Strip woke up early to run to a local clinic to get “sweets,” their word for the emergency food supplements distributed by aid groups. By the time their father woke up, two of the brothers had been fatally wounded by an Israeli strike and the th»»»


A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Three brothers in the Gaza Strip woke up early to run to a local clinic to get “sweets,” their word for the emergency food supplements distributed by aid groups. By the time their father woke up, two of the brothers had been fatally wounded by an Israeli strike and the th»»»


Air India crash preliminary probe: Fuel switches flipped to ‘cut off’ — all key AAIB findings
Dubai: India’s aviation accident watchdog has released a preliminary report on the deadly crash of Air India Flight AI171, revealing that both engines lost power just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. Investigators found that the fuel control switches on the Boeing 787-8 were mysteri»»»


‘If Lebanon doesn’t hurry up and get in line, everyone around them will,’ Tom Barrack tells Arab News
NEW YORK: US special envoy Tom Barrack has warned that Lebanon risks falling further behind in regional realignments if it fails to act swiftly on political and security reforms, particularly regarding Hezbollah. Speaking to Arab News, Barrack said: “If Lebanon doesn’t hurry up and get in line, eve»»»


‘If Lebanon doesn’t hurry up and get in line, everyone around them will,’ Tom Barrack tells Arab News
NEW YORK: US special envoy Tom Barrack has warned that Lebanon risks falling further behind in regional realignments if it fails to act swiftly on political and security reforms, particularly regarding Hezbollah. Speaking to Arab News, Barrack said: “If Lebanon doesn’t hurry up and get in line, eve»»»

DGCA chief, Airbus EVP mull prospects of aviation industry
KUWAIT, July 10 (KUNA) -- President of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Eng. Humoud Mubarak H. J. Al-Sabah received on Thursday Executive Vice President of Airbus Wouter van Wersch and his party to discuss the prospects of cooperation in the air industry and services.The DGCA att»»»
OPEC seminar adopts recommendations for sustainable energy
VIENNA, July 10 (KUNA) -- OPEC concluded on Thursday its ninth international seminar after high-level discussions over two days that brought together decision-makers and high-level experts of energy in the world.The seminar issued some key references to determine the path of the next period in glob»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
GENEVA -- Kuwaiti Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Saud Al-Omar officially announced the launching of the "DCO AI Ethics Evaluator." GAZA -- At least 82 Palestinian are massacred and 247 others injured as the Israeli occupation forces continue attacking Gaza Strip. BRUSSELS -- The E»»»

Trump lands in Texas to survey flood zone as disaster tests his pledge to dismantle FEMA
US President Donald Trump arrived in Texas on Friday to survey the damage caused by flash floods on July 4 that killed at least 120 people. His visit comes at the end of a week of mounting questions about the government response to the disaster and uncertainties over his earlier proposals»»»


Saudi Arabia praised at UN for global leadership on dust storm early warnings
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s international efforts to combat sand and dust storms were commended this week during a high-level meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The meeting highlighted the Kingdom’s $10 million commitment over five years to strengthe»»»


Saudi Arabia praised at UN for global leadership on dust storm early warnings
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s international efforts to combat sand and dust storms were commended this week during a high-level meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The meeting highlighted the Kingdom’s $10 million commitment over five years to strengthe»»»


Free FEMA map provides insight into flood-zone risks - UPI.com
Orange County (Fla.) Fire Rescue Department personnel assist flood victims in the wake of Hurricane Ian in 2022. Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, but it doesn't always take a major storm to create major problems. File Photo by Orange County Fire Rescue D»»»


PM Urges to Discharge all Vice Mayors
Prime Minister, Edi Rama, in a meeting with all the mayors in Albania, urged even the resignation of all the vice mayors, as according to him, haven't done nothing. According to Rama, they are exhausted and must be discharged. "All the vice mayors must be discharged, I see them very tired, exhauste»»»


Rama Calls for the Dismissal of all Heads of Administrative Units
The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, proposes drastically changes in the administration of all municipalities nationwide. In a meeting held in Durres with all mayors Friday, he said that even all the heads of all administrative units should be discharged. "I hope that on Monday all the heads of a»»»


Colombia's Gustavo Petro enters final year facing array of problems - UPI.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro (R), waves upon arrival at an event to sign the labor reform law in Bogota, Colombia on June 25. Petro signed the labor reform law five days after Congress approved the initiative, which became one of his administration's biggest legislative victories. Photo by Mau»»»


T-Mobile drops DEI program while awaiting FCC approval to buy U.S. Cellular - UPI.com
T-Mobile announced Friday that it intends to remove its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The company awaits FCC approval to buy US Cellular. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- T-Mobile announced it will scrap its diversity, equity and inclusion policy on Friday, while it aw»»»


Extreme summer heat poses deadly risk to vehicles in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The soaring summer temperatures in the United Arab Emirates place significant stress on vehicles, drastically increasing the risk of car fires — especially during the extended heatwave season. Authorities are reminding motorists that having a proper fire extinguisher in their vehicle is »»»


Crystal Palace demoted from Europa League to Conference League: UEFA
London: Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday. US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, w»»»


El Chapo’s son pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges - UPI.com
July 11 (UPI) -- Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking as a Sinaloa cartel leader in the U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois' Dirksen courthouse in Chicago on Friday. Lopez pleaded guilty to four charges related to drug trafficking, firearms violations and »»»


Jannik Sinner mauls Novak Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final
LONDON: Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping rivalry with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final.The world number one is through to his fourth successive Grand Slam title match — and his first at the All Englan»»»

UN chief condemns Houthi attacks at Red Sea
NEW YORK, July 11 (KUNA) -- UN Secretary-General strongly condemned on Friday the resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels transiting the Red Sea, especially the attacks that took place over 6 to 8 July 2025.In a statement, the Spokesman for UN Chief Stephane Dujarric said, "the sinking of »»»

Syria after Assad: Journey through a war-ravaged nation in transition
From our special correspondent in Syria – Seven months after the fall of Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad, FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr gained rare access to sites across the war-ravaged nation, some of which have long been inaccessible to journalists. From Aleppo to the remo»»»


Talking Europe - Can the EU's Clean Industrial Deal deliver for Europeans? Juggling competitiveness and green goals
The Green Deal is often seen as the flagship project of the previous EU mandate. But after last year's European elections, in which right-wing parties performed well, the Green Deal was rebranded as the Clean Industrial Deal. There is now more emphasis on industrial revival and competitiv»»»


Pakistan calls militant presence in Afghanistan a ‘challenge’ amid renewed diplomatic engagement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan described the presence of militant outfits in Afghanistan as a “challenge” on Friday, calling it a critical hurdle in improving bilateral ties and advancing regional cooperation, even as both countries have tried to re-engage diplomatically in recent months. Ties between Pakista»»»
