Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display »»»
Monster Super Typhoon Bavi explodes into 285-km/h beast, bears down on Pacific island of Rota in potentially catastrophic strike
Manila: Super Typhoon Bavi has intensified into one of the most powerful tropical cyclones on Earth this year, reaching Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds of 285 km/h (180 mph) and an estimated minimum central pressure of 901 millibars, as it bears down on the Mariana Islands with pot»»»
Trump says Europe is ‘Third World’
The nations of Europe have been degraded to the status of Third World countries due to their failed immigration policies, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump took a step back from celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence to take ano»»»
Mbappe after win over Paraguay: ‘We can play dirty football too’
DPA Philadelphia France superstar Kylian Mbappe said “we know how to play dirty football too” and praised his team for keeping it cool and not falling for Paraguay’s attempts to provoke fights and fouls. “They thought we’d come out to play in tuxedos, that we’d just come out to pull off fancy moves»»»
Labour law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations
QNA Doha The amendments to Labour Law No. 9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004, issued by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competit»»»
Democrat Mallory McMorrow bows out of Mich. senate primary race - UPI.com
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow is shown holding up a copy of conservative agenda Project 2025 at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug.19, 2024. On Sunday she announced the suspension of her campaign for Michigan's vacant U.S. Senate seat. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI»»»
ICBF holds condolence meetfor Ras Laffan accident victims
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in association with the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a solemn condolence meeting at Kanjani Hall of the Integrated Indian Community Centre (IICC), Al Thumama, to pay tribute to the 12 Indian nationals who lost their liv»»»
Oil shock weighs on African economies, weakens 2026 growth outlook
Washington, July 5 (SANA) African economies will continue to pay the price of the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East, despite the recent decline in prices following the interim US-Iran agreement on June 18, according to data from Oxford Economics cited by CNN Business. The sharp r»»»
Egyptian Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Mixed Performance
In a week defined by fluctuating dynamics, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) concluded its trading session on a positive note on November 21st. The main benchmark index, EGX30, experienced a slight uptick, rising by 0.14% to reach 30,631.8 points. This performance aligns with the broader trend of recove»»»
Saudi, Bahraini FMs stress importance of freedom of navigation in Arabian Gulf
Riyadh, July 5 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Sunday with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and their countries‘ efforts to support regional security and stability, »»»
U.S. military suspends search for missing sailor in Arabian Sea - UPI.com
U.S. Navy airmen prepare an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter for flight as part of recovery operations for NASA's Orion Capsule prior to splashdown after a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, on Dec. 11, 2022. A Navy aircrewman remains missing after a MH-60»»»
OPEC+ raises quotas again as Middle East calms
BERLIN — Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war.Ministers from key OPEC+ countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on Sunday and "decided to implement a production adj»»»
How Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president became Britain’s most scrutinized student leader
OXFORD: By the time Arwa Elrayess’s presidency of the Oxford Union drew to a close, she had become one of the most divisive student figures in Britain. Her name had ricocheted through newspapers and political debate, far beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires. Critics accused the 20-year-old of legitimizi»»»
Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli forces fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the second reported killing of a Palestinian teenager within a week. Two other boys, both aged 14, were injured in the incident at the Qalandia »»»
Another drone washes ashore on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast – media (VIDEO)
A military-grade aerial drone has been discovered washed ashore on a beach on the Black Sea Coast of Türkiye, Ihlas News Agency (IHA) has reported. The UAV was spotted by local residents in the Filyos district of Zonguldak province, who called emergency services, the agency said in an article on Su»»»
Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA's Balogun's World Cup red card
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football's world governing body FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA's Folarin Balogun, paving the way for the striker to play in a last-16 World Cup showdown against Belgium. Balogun was set to miss the match on Monday a»»»
What Hussam Abu Safiya’s case shows about the limits of international pressure
LONDON: The image of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking toward Israeli forces before his arrest on Dec. 27, 2024, became one of the defining images of the Gaza war. New allegations about the Palestinian doctor’s treatment in Israeli custody have renewed calls for his release and raised fresh questions a»»»
Delta flight hit by firework during Chicago landing - UPI.com
A Delta crew member reported feeling a “big bang” after a plane was struck with a firework while landing in Chicago. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- A Delta crew member reported feeling a "big bang" after a plane was struck with a firework while landing in Chicago.»»»
Palestinian infant dies after Israeli forces prevented him from reaching hospital
Ramallah: A four-month-old Palestinian infant died on Sunday after Israeli occupation forces blocked his urgent medical transfer through a military checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Deir Ammar, west of Ramallah, according to Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governor Laila Ghannam. Ghannam said the »»»
PM Magyar heads to first NATO summit – then stays in Türkiye for family holiday with sons
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday that he will travel to Türkiye early on Monday to attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit before remaining in the country for a four-day family holiday with his two sons. The prime minister shared the details in a Faceb»»»
White supremacists’ July 4 march counts as free speech in ‘messy democracy,’ Interior Secretary Burgum says
Federal officials had no reason to stop a white supremacist group’s July 4 rally in Washington because of free speech protections, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday. Hundreds of masked Patriot Front members who marched through the nation’s capital on Independence Day on Saturday di»»»
Kuwait emphasizes coordination among oil producers amid rapid market shifts
Kuwait: Kuwait's Oil Minister Tariq Al Roumi underscored the importance of consultation and coordination among producing countries to confront rapid shifts in global energy markets. He added that this measure would foster the ability of domestic markets to handle both regional and international rea»»»
Emirati boy, 7, dies in Tunisia road accident during family holiday
Ras Al Khaimah: A family holiday that was meant to bring loved ones together after years of separation ended in heartbreak when a seven-year-old Emirati boy was killed in a road accident while visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings. Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehi, from Ghalilah i»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»
Heading to or from Sharjah? How to avoid traffic delays during Al Taawun tunnel works
Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah have been urged to avoid peak travel periods, follow designated diversion routes and plan journeys in advance as new traffic diversions come into effect under the Al Taawun Tunnel development project. The advisory follows the implementation of temporary traffic changes»»»
Inflation slows to 5.3% in June
Tunis, July 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate slowed to 5.3% year-on-year in June, down from 5.4% in May, mainly due to a slowdown in food price increases, according to data published Sunday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Price growth in...»»»
Saudi, Bahraini foreign ministers discuss US-Iran negotiation process
RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain discussed the US-Iran negotiation process and the efforts of both countries to support security and stability. The next meeting between Iran and US negotiators will take place after July 9 funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader A»»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Swordfish’ – Mediterranean cuisine in Jeddah
In a city where new dining concepts seem to emerge almost weekly, Swordfish distinguishes itself by blending Mediterranean cuisine with Asian and Middle Eastern influences while delivering a culinary experience that does not disappoint. Located in Jeddah’s Ash Shati district, Swordfish is both a re»»»
Seaplane carrying 10 crash lands in East River - UPI.com
The New York Fire Department responded to a crashed seaplane in the East River on Sunday. At least two people are being evaluated for minor injuries. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- A seaplane crash landed into the East River in New York City on Sunday and at least »»»
Iran envoy says friendly nations to get 'special' Hormuz fee treatment
BEIJING — Iran’s ambassador to China has said that new fees will be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an idea rejected by Washington, while adding that "friendly" nations would receive special treatment.The initial agreement between Iran and the United States to end the recent confl»»»
Iraq signs deal with oil services giant Halliburton
BAGHDAD — Iraq's government and US oil services giant Halliburton signed a deal Sunday to manage two oil fields in the country's south, as Baghdad looks to boost production.The state-owned "Basra Oil Company has signed a joint management contract with the American company Halliburton for the Bin Om»»»
‘Tough’ Leclerc delivers Ferrari’s 250th win with victory in British GP
SILVERSTONE: Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a dramatic and at times controversial race that ended behind a safety car after series leader Kimi Antonelli was hit by mechanical problems. The 28-year-old Monegasque fini»»»
Seven OPEC Plus members to implement 188,000 barrel per day production adjustment starting August
Riyadh: Seven OPEC Plus countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day starting August 2026, as part of their collective commitment to support oil market stability. Comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, the seven countr»»»
Jordan foils 2 narcotic smuggling attempts along eastern front
LONDON: Jordanian authorities intercepted on Sunday two attempts to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics along the eastern front using electronically directed balloons. Border Guard forces thwarted the attempts in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Department, seizing the drugs, according to Jo»»»
Illegal fireworks cause fire in Los Angeles; man critically injured - UPI.com
One man was critically injured in a fire in Los Angeles Friday after illegal fireworks went off, setting two vehicles on fire in a motel parking lot. File Photo by Stuart Palley/EPA July 5 (UPI) -- One man was critically injured in a fire in Los Angeles Friday after illegal fireworks went off, sett»»»
France show they can ditch flair and win a different way in World Cup quest
Philadelphia: Tournament favourites France will go into their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco with their confidence further bolstered by the manner in which they saw off Paraguay on Saturday, as Didier Deschamps' team showed they are happy to "get their hands dirty" as well as play brillian»»»
Delhi woman found dead two months after wedding; family alleges murder
Dubai: A 28-year-old newlywed woman’s mysterious death in South Delhi’s Lodhi Colony has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and murder from her family, even as police said they are examining all possible angles, NDTV reported. The death of Akriti Sutar, a resident of Pushp Vihar, is the late»»»
U.S. officials believed Israel was plotting to kill Iranian negotiators – Ya Libnan
Share: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left, with Abbas Araghchi, center, traveled to Switzerland in June for a second in-person meeting with Vice President JD Vance and the American delegation.Credit…Pool photo by Urs Flueeler Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad»»»
Many areas submerged after heavy rains in parts of India
New Delhi: Incessant rains over the past few days caused floods in several areas in central, west and southwest India, while a red alert for heavy rains was sounded in New Delhi on Sunday. At least four people had died in rains-related incidents in the country's financial capital Mumbai, according »»»
Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj pulled from ZEE5 two days after release
Dubai: After a four-year struggle with India’s film certification process, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj (previously titled Punjab 95) was briefly released on OTT platform ZEE5 in India before being taken down two days later, Indian media reports said. Also Read: Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni»»»
China and Russia to hold joint naval drills off Qingdao
Beijing: Beijing and Moscow announced Sunday they will hold their annual joint naval exercises off China's coast, with Russia saying the drills will begin Monday. The two countries have close economic and diplomatic ties, and their relations are strengthened by shared opposition to a global order d»»»
Forest fires threaten Tour de France stage, ravage southern Europe
Wildfires sweeping southern France are threatening a stage of the Tour de France, with officials set to decide later Sunday whether Monday's race can proceed. The blaze, which has already scorched 1,500 hectares near the Pyrenees, is part of a wider wave of fires across southern Europe fuelled by e»»»
British politician Nigel Farage faces fresh investigation calls over alleged gifts
London: British politician Nigel Farage on Sunday faced fresh allegations over non-disclosure of gifts after a newspaper reported a convicted fraudster paid for his security and staff before he became an MP. An MP said he had asked parliament's standards commissioner to investigate the new claims a»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Uganda says Ebola outbreak contained, seeks lifting of travel restrictions
Kampala: Uganda has contained the spread of Ebola nearly two months after the outbreak was declared following the importation of cases from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior health official said on Sunday. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, s»»»
3 killed, 3 injured in road collision in S. Philippines
Manila: Two passengers and the driver of a tricycle were killed, while three other passengers were seriously injured after the vehicle collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle in Sarangani province, southern Philippines, on Saturday, according to a local media report on Sunday. Local police sa»»»
Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
Caracas: Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. Fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday to 2,954, following the »»»
Iranian mourners call for revenge for slain supreme leader (VIDEOS)
A week-long funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun in Iran, with thousands of mourners urging the country’s authorities to exact revenge on the US and Israel for his killing. The burial ceremonies come more than four months after Khamenei was assassinated on February 28»»»