UAE air defences intercept missiles and drones amid ongoing threats
The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems are actively responding to missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) threats from Iran. The ministry confirmed that sounds heard in several areas across the country were caused by UAE air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruis»»»
Toronto shooting at Latin street festival: Manhunt launched after deadly attack kills 2, injures 3
Police in Toronto were searching Saturday night for an active shooter who had killed two people and wounded three in an area lined with shops and restaurants. "Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police," Toronto police said in a X post. "Police have secured the scene,"»»»
Two children die after ferry hits bridge in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS: At least two children were killed after a ferry carrying more than 35 people collided with a bridge while crossing the Euphrates River in the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor on Sunday, the Syrian Civil Defense said. More than 15 people were rescued after all those on boar»»»
2 dead, 3 hurt in Toronto shooting, attacker at large
MONTREAL, Canada: Police in Toronto were searching Saturday night for an active shooter who had killed two people and wounded three in an area lined with shops and restaurants. “Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police,” Toronto police said in a X post. “Police have s»»»
Judge dismisses Jan. 6 charges against Proud Boys leaders - UPI.com
Enrique Tarrio called the dismissal of charges against his fellow Proud Boys vindication and a victory for the group. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Top members of the far-right group Proud Boys had their convictions dismissed on Friday, ending the federal case »»»
One dead, hundreds rescued in devastating Missouri flooding - UPI.com
At least one person is dead after floods in Missouri. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- One person was found dead and hundreds evacuated in Missouri after an intense day of flash flooding across the state, authorities said Saturday. More than 350 people were rescued in »»»
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway i»»»
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: The US military said on Saturday it launched a new round of strikes against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “A civilian crew member is missing and the vessel is unable to continue t»»»
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is n»»»
Luxury buyers turn to AI for discovery and comparison before making high-end purchases
Dubai: The world’s biggest-spending luxury customers are already using artificial intelligence to decide what to buy, where to shop and which brands to consider, according to a new report by Bain & Company and Comité Colbert. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fifth a»»»
US launches third wave of strikes in Iran
The US has launched a third wave of strikes against Iran this week, shortly after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to all shipping indefinitely. The resumption of hostilities has put the memorandum of understanding the two countrie»»»
Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US
The builder got up every morning long before dawn, left home to pick up his construction crew and then headed out to work on yet another house somewhere across the sprawl of Houston. Fourteen hours later, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo would return to the wife he’d met as a teenager in Mexico and the modes»»»
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as ‘unauthorized’ vessel hit
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe response.” “A vessel that had jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems wa»»»
Germany's 2026 visa-free list is out: 62 countries outside Schengen/EU can enter without a visa — check if yours is included
Germany will continue allowing citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area to enter without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. The policy, outlined in the government's official visa requirements list, permits »»»
Amazon rainforest deforestation hits lowest level in more than a decade - UPI.com
Deforestation in parts of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil declined to its lowest levels in more than a decade, a good sign for what scientists call one of the world’s most important climate regulators. File Photo by Antonio Lacerda/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- Deforestation of Brazil's Amazon rainforest ha»»»
Doha strives to preserve last window between Washington and Tehran
Khaled Al Hameidi DoHA As the fragile calm between the United States and Iran faces mounting pressure following renewed military exchanges and increasingly confrontational political rhetoric, Qatar has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent the remaining channels of communication from closing. W»»»
Emotional immersion redefine screen acting, say filmmakers
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The evolution of screen acting has long fascinated filmmakers, critics and audiences alike. From the formal, theatrical performances that dominated early cinema to the emotionally layered portrayals seen in contemporary films, acting has undergone one of the most significant »»»
WCM-Q community webinars discuss chronic disease and environmental risks
Tribune News Network Doha Chronic kidney disease and the powerful role of environmental conditions in shaping community health took centre stage in two recent live sessions of the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) ‘Health and YOU: Community Wellness Webinar’ series. In a bid to cut through com»»»
PICPA-Doha members showcase skills in Quiz Bee and Chess Tournament
Darlene Regis Filipino accounting professionals in Qatar showcased their knowledge, strategic thinking and competitive spirit as the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants–Doha Chapter (PICPA-Doha) hosted its Quiz Bee and Chess Tournament as part of Accountancy Week 2026 celebrations.»»»
Qatar student makes history with Asian Schools Debating Championship win
Darlene Regis Doha Abbey Rommel Dalina Catalan has etched his name in history after becoming the first student representing Qatar to win the Public Speaking Championship at the Asian Schools Debating Championship (ASDC) 2026, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from June 20 to 25. A student of Beta Cambridge S»»»
‘A moving target’: South Africa’s endless border battle
MUSINA, South Africa: Perched on weathered wooden rafts, small groups of people hauled themselves and their bundles of cargo hand over hand along a rope strung across the crocodile-infested Limpopo River. Minutes later, they were in South Africa, having bypassed the border post at Beitbridge, a sho»»»
More than 200 people at a summer camp helicoptered to safety as Missouri faces flooding
MISSOURI, USA: One person remained missing in Missouri on Saturday after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state the previous day, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children. Several other states also faced the potential for severe »»»
Startup wrap — MENA investment rises 190% to $148.2m in June
RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region continued its steady trend in June, with 41 startups collectively raising $148.2 million, representing an annual rise of 190 percent. According to Wamda data, startup investments over the month declined by 76 percent compared to»»»
Death toll after Venezuela earthquake rises to 4,333 - UPI.com
A pair of earthquakes on June 24 La Guaira, Venezuela -- the first a 7.2-magnitude shock, followed seconds later by another reaching 7.5 magnitude -- were the biggest the country has seen in more than a century. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- The death toll from the earthquakes that»»»
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates, who bought the club for one pound, dies at 94
LONDON: Ken Bates, the former Chelsea owner and chairman who bought the club for just a pound in 1982, has died. He was 94. Chelsea confirmed the death in a statement Saturday, saying Bates “passed away peacefully in Monaco this morning surrounded by his wife and family.” “The club send our heartfe»»»
Murder probe launched into death of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe
British police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister and spokesperson for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, on Thursday. The»»»
Qatar's Saif Mohammed clinches gold medal at Asian U23 Athletics Championships in China
ORDOS,CHINA: Qatari team athlete Saif Mohammed clinched the gold medal in the pole vault event on Saturday at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships, being held in the Chinese city of Ordos. Mohammed cleared a height of 5.54 meters, recording the best mark of the competition in this category, to fin»»»
Israeli artillery targeted the town of Shebaa, South Lebanon, with phosphorus shells around 3 pm: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targeted the town of Shebaa, South Lebanon, with phosphorus shells around 3 pm: Al-Manar reporter 11-07-2026 19:05 PM Lat»»»
15 people die as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
Hanoi: Fifteen people were killed after a tourist boat capsized in waters off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, while 21 others were rescued. Vietnamese media reported that the boat capsized on Saturday during a boat trip off the island, adding that search and rescue operations are still ongoing»»»
How Iran and the Hormuz crisis pose a strategic test for NATO
LONDON: The main focus of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara this week was, overwhelmingly, the alliance’s renewed pledge of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” backed by additional military equipment and training. There was also a renew»»»
‘France should fear Spain’ in Tuesday’s semifinal
INGLEWOOD, California: Lamine Yamal thinks France should be afraid of Spain with the European giants headed to a World Cup semifinal showdown on Tuesday. “I believe if France has to fear anyone, it should be us, in my opinion,” the teenage sensation told broadcast reporters after Spain beat Belgium»»»
Yes, Bulgaria's Bozhanov Congratulates Kanev, Says Democratic Opposition Will Field Joint Presidential Candidate
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhidar Bozhanov congratulated Radan Kanev on his election as leader of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), saying it is extremely important for the Democratic Bulgaria coalition to continue functioning effectively and to be further strengthened, Bozhanov's party said in a »»»
Zelensky: Ukraine’s diplomacy must get allies to carry out arms supply deals more quickly
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Ukrainian diplomacy should focus on getting Kyiv’s allies to follow through more quickly on arms-supply agreements. “I am preparing changes in Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts. We need a new level of cooperation with our partners to ensure »»»
Belgium coach Garcia’s tenure in doubt after Courtois substitution
ATLANTA: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia came under a barrage of fire for replacing first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain, adding to questions about his future. Courtois felt he could continue despite a twinge in his leg, but Garcia insisted he come of»»»
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
KINSHASA: A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak. The CDC said it was working with the person’s employer,»»»
Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
Southampton, United Kingdom: Jos Buttler's first international century in three years powered England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India at Southampton on Saturday as they took over at the top of the T20 world rankings after completing a 4-0 series clean sweep. Buttler had gone 18 matches in »»»
Palestinians in West Bank fly kites in defiance of settlers
BURIN, Palestinian Territories: As brightly colored kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, overl»»»
EU countries to discuss trade ban on Israeli settlements
BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers will discuss imposing an import ban on products from Israeli settlements, after pressure from a raft of member states for the bloc to take action, diplomats said. Diplomats said the debate at a meeting in Brussels on Monday was not expected to yield any concrete decis»»»
Germany probes suspected rail sabotage
BERLIN: German police are investigating a new suspected act of sabotage on a major railway line which disrupted traffic and has been claimed by a far-left group. On Friday morning, technicians noticed a fire in a cable duct near a station in Leverkusen, a city close to Cologne, the police said in a»»»
Noskova shakes off nerves to beat Muchova in Wimbledon final
LONDON: Linda Noskova recovered from an attack of nerves that saw her squander five match points in the second set as she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-3 win over fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a roller-coaster Wimbledon women’s singles final on Saturday. The 21-year-old was in complete control as she w»»»
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him, but Vance would make the call
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the US military to destroy Iran ” at levels they’ve never seen before ” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. But the US government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorized “dead m»»»
Polish PM Tusk tells Ukraine to acknowledge WWII atrocities
Kiev needs to “sober up” to prevent further escalation in the row with Warsaw over the glorification of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said. Tensions between the neighboring countries, which have been close allies during the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, esc»»»
Tunisia and Russia celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Tunis, July 11, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia and Russia are celebrating, July 11, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. An occasion that recalls a history of cooperation in various fields, initiated in 1956 shortly after...»»»
Heatwave forces Tour de France organizers to shorten stage nine
BERGERAC, France: Sunday’s stage nine of the Tour de France will be shortened by 30 km (18.64 miles) due to heat risks, race organizers said on Saturday, though it will retain its originally planned start and finish points. The stage from Malemort to Ussel, which was originally scheduled for 185.5»»»
CBE explains rationale for holding interest rates steady for third consecutive meeting
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) explained the rationale behind its decision to leave key policy interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, saying the move reflects its assessment of recent inflation developments and the outlook since its previ»»»
Atletico sign midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting
MADIRD: Atletico Madrid announced Saturday the signing of Danish international defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old has joined the 2020/21 La Liga champions on a contract that will run until 2031. In a statement on their website, Atletico praised the Dane’s “ph»»»
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
DUBAI: Russia hopes by mid-July to have a commercial logistics hub up and running in one of two berths at the naval base it leases in the Syrian port of Tartous, while keeping a military presence at the other, Syrian officials told Reuters. The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods includin»»»
South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25. His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the pa»»»
Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach
PARIS: The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach. However, before the 59-year-old makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said it still needed to secure the approval of his current employ»»»
England rebounds from South Africa loss by crushing 14-man Fiji 73-8 in Nations Championship
LIVERPOOL: England mollified their critics for a week after smothering a dismal Fiji by a record 73-8 in Nations Championship rugby on Saturday. Relevant questions about England’s lineup, tactics and attitude after the hammering from world champion South Africa in Johannesburg last weekend were pac»»»