Damascus: In the presence of Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, Minister of Culture of the Syrian Arab Republic Mohammad Yassin Saleh opened private folk heritage museum in the city of Jayroud in the Damascus countryside, a step that reflects a shared commitment to prese»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar’s ‘Summer Splash’ at Meryal Waterpark Beach has successfully concluded its month-long run from June 1 to 30, 2026 attracting 46,059 visitors throughout the event. Organised by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) in partnership with Paramount and Spin Master, and produced by»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards strengthening governance and public sector integrity, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has activated a new service for declaring conflicts of interest through the Mawared Human Resources Information System. The initiative, announce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the launch of a comprehensive Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2026, aimed at evaluating the quality of services provided across the State of Qatar. This initiative reflects Kahramaa’s ongoing commitment to placin»»»

A rockfall occurred this morning on the alternative North—South road. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, around 9 a.m. rocks fell onto the roadway from a mountain slope between kilometers 239 and 243. Road maintenance teams and special equipment were promptly deployed to eli»»»

DUBAI: The US asked countries in the Middle East to warn Iran that Israel could target two of Tehran’s senior negotiators during sensitive ceasefire talks earlier this year, according to a report in The New York Times. Washington feared Tel Aviv might attempt to assassinate Iranian Foreign Minister»»»

Damascus, July 3 (SANA) Damascus, July 3 (SANA) The Syrian Oil Company has begun implementing a project with Saudi energy services company ADES to develop and operate several gas fields in the central province of Homs, as part of efforts to increase domestic gas production and strengthen the countr»»»

Paris: There were at least 2,025 more deaths than expected in France during June's heatwave, the country's health minister said on Friday. "There were around 2,025 additional deaths for the week of June 22 to 28 compared with the previous week," Stephanie Rist told local media, warning that the tal»»»

Iran has launched the first phase of vast funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, with foreign dignitaries and religious figures converging on Tehran’s Grand Mosalla to pay tribute in a display of national unity and international solidarity. The body of Ayatollah Seyye»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Deputy Prime Ministers Ivo Hristov and Atanas Pekanov, as well as the ministers of finance interior, defence, culture, energy, agriculture, environment and regional development will attend Parliament's Question Time on Friday, the National Assembly's website said. The ag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has approved results of the General Secondary Certificate examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year during an official meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters in the presence of senior minis»»»

DUBAI: Algeria have become the latest African nation to depart the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in Vancouver on Friday morning. Algeria had never won a World Cup knockout match before, having lost on their only previous attempt to eventual champions Germany 2-1 in 2014, while the »»»

DUBAI: Following Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed a statement by his sister that he would be retiring from international football at the end of the tournament. “Enjoy it while it lasts. It’s ending soon. The info I ha»»»

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ALULA: Saudi pianist and composer Abeer Balubaid recently won the AlUla Music Competition — meaning her entry “The Passage of Light” will now welcome visitors as they enter the site. Launched by Arts AlUla, the competition was designed to celebrate and support musical talent within the Kingdom. Sau»»»

‘The Pitt’ Starring: Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Sepideh Moafi Season two of HBO’s award-winning hospital drama was every bit as stressful and satisfying as the first. Set 10 months on, it once again follows the workers in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, led by Dr. Michael “Robby” »»»

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the sea northeast of Hirara in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 1:04 pm local time (0404 UTC), about 136 kilometers (85 miles) north-northeast of Hirara, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai climbed again on Friday morning, with 24-karat gold returning above Dh500 after two days of gains in the international market. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim has said that Ministry’s 2025-2030 Strategy is designed to strengthen Islamic values, modernise religious services, expand community outreach and support Qatar’s sustainable development in line with Qatar»»»

Police officers in Bishkek detained a man suspected of illegally possessing weapons and ammunition. The capital’s Main Internal Affairs Department reported. Officers stopped a Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Mahatma Gandhi and Ala-Archa Streets. In the sports bag of one of the passengers, the»»»

DUBAI: A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about th»»»

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DHAHRAN: The red carpet was once again dotted with shimmering stars on Thursday night as the 12th Saudi Film Festival came to a grand finale close. The prized Golden Palm Awards, which aptly resemble film strips sprouted in the shape of gold-colored palm trees, were given out after the week-long fe»»»

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, from July ​7 to 8, Seoul’s national security adviser said on Friday. Lee aims to build defense industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing. In Ankara, »»»

Manila: The Office of the Ombudsman here has filed plunder charges before the Sandiganbayan against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Friday over allegations that he failed to declare ₱75 million in campaign contributions he allegedly received during the 2025 senatorial elections. Also charged were former »»»

The ministers of interior, defence, culture, energy, agriculture, environment and regional development will attend Parliament's Question Time on Friday, the National Assembly's website said. The agenda also includes a vote by MPs on the second reading of the amendments to the Ministry of Interior A»»»

Dubai: Domestic spending and government investment helped anchor business confidence in the UAE in June, even as the non-oil private sector recorded its weakest expansion in more than five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Pu»»»

Vancouver: Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday. The Swiss will face the winners of Friday's tie between Colombia and Ghana. The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first goal in Vancouver, surging down the left wing before cr»»»

President Sadyr Japarov introduced amendments to the decree regulating the special procedure for hiring civil servants to administrative positions in the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document clarifies the composition of the selection commission. It will include an auditor of the Ac»»»

The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) card as part of its wider digital governance push, alongside the FCRA 2.0 Portal. The initiative aims to reduce paperwork and make services more efficient for more than 5 million OCI cardholders worldwide. The e»»»

Realp: Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration. The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland's high»»»

Dubai: Domestic spending and government investment helped anchor business confidence in the UAE in June, even as the non-oil private sector recorded its weakest expansion in more than five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Pu»»»

Toronto, Canada: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to Luka Modric, who almost certainly played his last World Cup match. After a gut-wrenching 2-1 loss to Portugal in Toronto, Croatia midfielder Modric, 40, shared a long exchange with 41-year-old Cr»»»

Toronto, Canada: Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota. Ronaldo and his teammates posed with Jota's number 21 jersey after their gripping 2-1 win agai»»»

ZTO Express, China’s largest logistics company, is in discussions with Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC to launch a new international cargo route. The project will enable cargo to be delivered from China via Manas Airport to European countries, reducing transit times between Asia and Europe. According t»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has expanded the activities of the state-owned enterprise Kara-Balta Distillery, allowing it to produce not only alcohol but also non-alcoholic beverages. According to amendments to the company’s charter, the enterprise will be permitted to manufacture, proces»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a titanic showdown with European champions Spain. In another nerve-shredding World Cup classic, Goncalo Ramos headed Portugal into the lead in the fourth»»»

Construction of a modern Cultural Center on the site of the burned-down Chatyr-Kul cinema continues in Bishkek, the City Hall announced. According to the municipality, the reinforced concrete frame of the building’s basement has been completed, and construction workers have begun installing the fir»»»

VANCOUVER: Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday. The Swiss will face the winners of Friday’s tie between Colombia and Ghana. The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first goal in Vancouver, surging down the left wing before cr»»»

Dubai: XRG has completed the acquisition of an additional stake in Trains 4 and 5 of Rio Grande LNG in Texas, giving the Abu Dhabi-based company exposure across all five trains currently under construction at one of the world’s largest LNG export projects. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

July 3 (UPI) -- A man, identified by Tibetan exile media as a Tibetan activist, died Thursday evening after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations' headquarters in Manhattan, authorities said. Video of the incident posted online shows the man dressed in robes and holding a Tibetan flag,»»»

Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries. He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire proposals and insiste»»»

Manila: Typhoon Bavi strengthened over the Philippine Sea as forecasters warned the storm could rapidly intensify while tracking toward the Mariana Islands, including the US territory of Guam. Packing sustained winds of up to 200 km (124 miles) per hour, Bavi has reached the equivalent of a Categor»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree establishing a unified procedure for interaction between government agencies in the area of foreign policy. The ministry will also coordinate the interaction of all government agencies and local governments with foreign states, international organizations, an»»»

El Nino will quickly develop into a strong event between July and September, fuelling the likelihood of extreme weather, the United Nations' weather and climate agency warned Friday. The World Meteorological Organization said El Nino had already set in, and would quickly gain strength, as it warned»»»

The US Department of Homeland Security has slammed Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, for pardoning an illegal migrant convicted of sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl. The DHS described the Minnesota Board of Pardons’ decision as “madness,” noting in a press release on Wednesday that the »»»

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rejected US President Donald Trump’s demand for loyalty from other NATO members, insisting that no member state should impose its will on the others. Pistorius made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with Der Spiegel, which was published on Thursday»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had agreed on almost everything the United States wanted during the negotiations. "We totally defeated them militarily. They have some missiles left. We could wipe them out too. I think they’ve agreed to just about everything we need," Trump said in an in»»»

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi told Sputnik that he will soon visit Kaliningrad for talks with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and Russian authorities regarding the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. "Very soon, very soon, I will be in Kaliningrad fo»»»