A massive fire was reported at a facility belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force in Bushehr province after the United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets overnight, according to widely circulated videos and open-source intelli»»»

‘You give me a wall, and I’ll build a monument,’ he says, beaming. Dubai-based Shabbir Mithaiwala smiles as he looks back at his own journey: From rebuilding his father’s struggling business to creating his own venture from scratch. Sometimes it’s joy, pride and a sense of amazement as he looks bac»»»

Iran's chief negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf has said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only under what he described as "Iranian arrangements," signaling that Tehran intends to retain significant control over commercial shipping despite mounting international pressure. The remarks by Ghalibaf, who is als»»»

Dubai: SpaceX has surrendered nearly all the gains made after one of the biggest stock market debuts in recent years, raising a fundamental question for investors: has the recent sell-off created a buying opportunity, or is the market beginning to question whether even one of the world’s most ambit»»»

Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) thanked Iraq's government, people and religious authorities for their role in the funeral ceremonies of former Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between»»»

The IMF downgraded global growth prospects for the second time this year, saying it expects the global economy to grow by just 3 percent in 2026. In January, this projection had still stood at 3.3 percent, Statista reports. While the downgrade is slight, it still conveys the multiple risks to the g»»»

Greek shipping companies have earned at least $3.8bn transporting Russian crude oil since mid-2023, as a leading member of Russia’s shadow fleet, the Financial Times reported on July 7. Analysis by the FT found that Greek-owned tankers have remained among the largest carriers of Russian crude under»»»

The email arrived with the flat courtesy of all such messages. “Dear Customer,” it began, before announcing a change to the monthly Fall-Below Fee — the charge a bank applies when your balance slips beneath a required minimum — taking effect this September. Unremarkable, until it jogged loose somet»»»

DUBAI: Kuwait sounded its missile alert sirens early Thursday morning after Bahrain and Qatar, warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran. There was no immediate word of damage in the three Gulf Arab countries. Kuwait’s military said it wa»»»

SYDNEY: Indian ‌Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, with the two leaders expected to discuss critical ​minerals, trade, defense and security cooperation. Modi, who previously visited Australia in 2023, touched down Wednesday n»»»

A "vote here" sign is seen in November 2025. On Wednesday, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner dropped out the race two days after a woman said he sexually assaulted her in 2021. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race on W»»»

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" »»»

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" »»»

Air raid sirens rang out in Bahrain on Thursday, the interior ministry said, after the Iran Revolutionary Guards vowed to respond to US strikes on the Islamic republic. "The siren has been sounded," the interior ministry said in a post on X. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head»»»

In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Ghana claim the government has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph»»»

Share: Illustration : Lebanon parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and former PSP leader Walid Jumblatt . Time to bid farewell and let go Leadership is measured not by how long one holds power, but by knowing when it is time to pass the torch. By: The Editorial Board, Opinion Many Lebanese believed that »»»

Manila: On Wednedsay (July 8, 2026), The third day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial shifted from dramatic witness testimony to increasingly contentious legal sparring. Senate presiding officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero admonished both prosecutors and defence lawyers to avoid turning»»»

PROVO, Utah: Prosecutors played a video clip in court Wednesday of suspect Tyler Robinson after he had turned himself in to Utah authorities a day after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The video showed Robinson standing in a room at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office wearing»»»

As millions of Iranians lined the streets to mourn their slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's political leadership projected an image of solemn unity. The elaborate funeral procession, broadcast across state television, was meant to reassure both domestic and international au»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump, center, is greeted Wednesday by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump held a press conference after the summit closed, saying it was a "great meeting" despite re»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday ​that he will ask the US Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order curtailing birthright citizenship, a long-shot bid to reverse the court’s rejection of one of his signature policies. The court last month rejected Trump’s at»»»

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon demands Israel’s withdrawal from two “pilot zones” in the south as a condition for participating in the next round of direct negotiations in Rome next week, a diplomatic source familiar with the talks told AFP on Wednesday. The two sides had previously met for five rounds o»»»

Oil prices jumped sharply in early Asian trading Thursday after the United States launched military strikes on Iran's strategic port of Chabahar, escalating tensions days after the collapse of an April ceasefire and renewing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. As of 7:49 a.m. Tokyo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Honors Imam Khamenei’s Legacy, Warns Lebanon’s Framework Agreement Will Not Advance 09-07-2026 01:39 AM Hezbollah»»»

A crowd of mourners gathered around an vehicle carrying the coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession Wednesday from Iran to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral convoys bearing Khamenei's coffin will pass through the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala amid renewed U.S»»»

The United States launched its first military strikes on the southeastern Iranian port city of Chabahar. It marks the first known American operation in the area since the April ceasefire and significantly expanding the geographical scope of the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were »»»

President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold some federal funding from states that don’t make changes to voting practices and is warning state election officials that they face arrest if they don’t remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Letters to states and grant application de»»»

Agencies Foxborough France will aim to keep their perfect run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 going when they take on Morocco in the quarter-final on Thursday. After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex FIFA World»»»

QNA Doha Amendments to Qatar’s State Audit Bureau Law will enter into force on July 25, 2026 introducing new enforcement powers, criminal penalties and financial disclosure requirements aimed at strengthening public sector oversight after nearly a decade of experience under the existing legislation»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the world celebrates World Volleyball Day, Qatar Foundation’s Creating Pathways programme is using volleyball to help empower the next generation of girls in Qatar, building confidence, leadership and lifelong skills both on and off the court. Volleyball is one of five »»»

VENEZUELA: The United Nations launched an urgent appeal Wednesday for nearly $300 million toward Venezuela earthquake relief operations after the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 3,600 people. There is huge humanitarian need after one of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters left»»»

Cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea, is on the rise more than usual in regions throughout the United States, health officials said Wednesday. July 8 (UPI) -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea, are on the rise in regions throughout the U»»»

1 of 3 | Spectators watch as engineers, the New York Police Department and Fire Department of New York work to secure the building at 235 E. 42nd Street as a partial collapse was feared Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- New York City officials believe they have st»»»

DOHA: When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico and the United States, many expected the topic of discussion to center around logistics, sold-out stadiums, and successful engagement. Few expected all three hosts to build their own story and legacy into the tournament. From Mexico's dis»»»

Argentina players celebrate after defeating Egypt 3-2 in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Tuesday. Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- As Argentina advances in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, prosecutors with the U.S. Departme»»»

ANKARA: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge boost for Kyiv, which has long sought permission to produce the defensive weapons. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots. That’s»»»

MEXICO CITY: ‌Mexico have appointed Rafael Marquez as head coach to succeed Javier Aguirre following the co-hosts’ elimination from the World Cup, the football federation said on Wednesday. Marquez, 47, was Aguirre’s assistant throughout the World Cup campaign, in which Mexico won a knockout match »»»

WASHINGTON: The US military said on Wednesday it had launched a new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at reducing Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the region, said the attacks were intended to lim»»»

DUBAI: Four years ago, Morocco smashed the glass ceiling for Arab teams at the World Cup. A sensational run to the semifinal, where they lost 2-0 to France, goes beyond the wildest dreams of even European and South American nations, never mind those from the region. Arab teams from North Africa hav»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the US Central Command said on ‌Wednesday, hours ‌after ​President ‌Donald ⁠Trump ​declared that an ⁠interim agreement to end the war with Iran was "over." It said the ⁠strikes were aimed ‌at ‌degrading Iran's ​ability ‌to threaten fr»»»

The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) says on X that, at President Trump’s direction, its forces “have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz”. This comes after explosions were reported by I»»»

Almost two centuries after British explorer Sir John Franklin and his men died amid paralyzing cold and ice in pursuit of the mythical Northwest Passage, the Arctic—in response to temperatures greater than at any time in the last ten thousand years—is melting at an alarming pace. Instead of heeding»»»

TEL AVIV, Israel: Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, warned Wednesday that the country has become increasingly isolated as its leadership has turned it into a “territorial pariah,” in a speech at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday.Emanuel’s co»»»

BAGHDAD: In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theaters stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq’s once-vibrant cultural scene. A few kilometers away, director Ali Al-Bayati oversees his camera operators as they adjust their lenses for a scene in his upcoming horror film»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Not to Answer Vulgarity with Vulgarity, But with Action: FM 08-07-2026 22:50 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from archiv»»»

Nestle announced its second small coffee acquisition in as many months on Friday, buying Texas-based Chameleon Cold-Brew as it seeks to bolster its world-leading coffee business. The maker of Nescafe and Nespresso said Chameleon is the No.1 organic cold-brew brand in the United States. Nestle, whic»»»

Scaffolding and tarp cover much of the name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the building. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- A federal appeals co»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook as fighting reignited in the Middle East.Global economic growth is estimated at 3.0 per cent this year, said the International Monetary Fund, down from»»»

France's far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen launched her fourth presidential campaign in the small town of La Flèche in the country's Loire Valley Wednesday after an appeals court cleared her to run for office – despite upholding her conviction for misusing millions of euros in public funds. French»»»

Doha: Nearly 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a snake farm in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region after floodwaters destroyed the facility, with some residents reportedly bitten, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on July 6 after heavy rainfall »»»