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US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue 23 Jul 2026 - 10:22 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump said that the United States would inflict "major military punishment" on Iran if Yemen's Houthi group continues attacking...

GCC states and Jordan unite in condemning Iranian aggression against their territories 23 Jul 2026 - 09:43 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and Jordan jointly condemned the Iranian aggression against their territories, reaffirming a unified position based...

Saudi stocks end Thursday trading higher 23 Jul 2026 - 09:01 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed today, rising 28.65 points, closing at 10,804.11 points, with trading valued at SAR 4 billion....

Kuwait says Abdali border crossing targeted by hostile drones 23 Jul 2026 - 08:21 pm

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that the Abdali border crossing came under repeated attacks by hostile drones, causing material...

UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute 23 Jul 2026 - 05:31 pm

Nairobi, Kenya: Britain has cancelled one of its annual military trainings in Kenya after failing to obtain a licence from the government, its...

World Bank estimates Venezuela quakes caused $19.6bn in damage 23 Jul 2026 - 05:28 pm

Washington, United States: Twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela last month caused at least $19.6billion in direct physical damage, the World Bank said in...

France evacuates 20,000 as fire rages in pine forest 23 Jul 2026 - 05:16 pm

Le Porge, France: Flames roared through crackling pine trees on Thursday as a wildfire gained ground on the coast of southwestern France, forcing...

One dead, several injured in Czech army helicopter crash 23 Jul 2026 - 04:10 pm

Prague: One person died and several were injured on Thursday when a military helicopter crashed in the Czech Republic with five soldiers on...

Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate 23 Jul 2026 - 03:18 pm

United Nations, United States: The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one week before...

India urges caution for ships entering Black Sea 23 Jul 2026 - 03:04 pm

New Delhi, India: India issued a security warning Thursday for ships venturing into the Black Sea that are locally flagged or employ its...

Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing 23 Jul 2026 - 02:52 pm

Stockholm: Sweden said Thursday it plans to ban so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer products such as clothing and kitchenware as early as 2028,...

India's Gen Z protesters on whats driving them to join CJP movement 23 Jul 2026 - 02:46 pm

New Delhi: Student protests in India demanding education reforms grew on Thursday despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing a crackdown following a string...

Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests 23 Jul 2026 - 01:40 pm

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam leaks that has fuelled student anger,...

Philippines says China harassed vessels in disputed waters 23 Jul 2026 - 01:36 pm

Manila: The Philippines accused China's coast guard of firing water cannon and using a "dangerous manoeuvre" on Thursday to block vessels bringing aid...

UNESCO adds ancient Crimea ruins to heritage danger list 23 Jul 2026 - 01:23 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine: UNESCO added an ancient city in Crimea to its list of endangered heritage sites Thursday, saying the site was "under threat"...

Floods in northeast India kill at least 41 23 Jul 2026 - 01:20 pm

New Delhi: Floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 41 people in India's northeast Assam state, officials said Thursday, as...