Travelers heading to parts of Europe may face longer waits at border checkpoints as Sweden, Finland, Spain and Croatia align their border controls with the European Union (EU)'s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management platform designed to strengthen security across the Schengen Are»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new Electronic Legal Affairs System as part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and modernise institutional operations through advanced technological solutions. The ministry said the integrated digital pla»»»

Bulgaria ranked fourth among European Union member states for the largest current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, trailing only Greece, Romania, and Croatia, according to the latest balance of payments data. Despite the weak performance of several member states, the EU as a whole post»»»

China's navy said it successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, after regional nations warned Beijing was planning to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. "At 12:01 pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China's People's Liberation Army Navy successf»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced a significant expansion of the evening study system across Qatar’s private education sector, with 37 private schools and school branches now operating evening classes as part of efforts to increase educational capacit»»»

Dubai: ADNOC has launched a global liquefied natural gas marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market, bringing together the LNG marketing activities of ADNOC Gas and XRG with ADNOC Trading’s trading capabilities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new pl»»»

Mexico City: Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as the Three Lions overcame Jarell Quansah's red card, high a»»»

The world's oceans reached their highest average June surface temperatures on record this year, underscoring growing concern among scientists that the planet is entering a new phase of climate instability in which extreme weather events become both more frequent and more severe. According to the EU»»»

The world's oceans reached their highest average June surface temperatures on record this year, underscoring growing concern among scientists that the planet is entering a new phase of climate instability in which extreme weather events become both more frequent and more severe. According to the EU»»»

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy aims to provide an end-to-end solution to tackle pollution, strengthen clean mobility and make electric vehicles the preferred mode of transport in the national capital. Addressing concerns over »»»

LONDON: Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called “dodgy funding.” Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign financial inte»»»

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. More than 6,000 police officer»»»

ANKARA, Turkiye: Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade US President Donald Trump from acting on threats t»»»

Oil prices were little changed in Asian trading on Monday, with global benchmark Brent crude hovering below $72 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) remaining under $69, as traders weighed easing geopolitical tensions against expectations of resilient summer fuel demand. Based on market da»»»

Dubai: The UAE will experience generally fair weather on Monday, with partly cloudy skies over eastern areas, temperatures reaching 47°C inland and light to moderate winds, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is being influenced by a weak surface pressure system, acco»»»

Manila: The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. More than 6,000 police officers, including »»»

New York City health officials on Sunday said an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has grown to 14 confirmed cases. File Photo by Edward Jenner/Pexels July 5 (UPI) -- An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City has ju»»»

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»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Timco Mucunski in Doha on Sunday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and develop them, in addi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised for its continued efforts to transform transaction banking services, receiving two major awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale Banking Awards 2026. The Group was n»»»

QNA Doha Al Dana Girls Center, under Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth, launched its summer camp in Doha on Sunday. The event marked Arab Youth Day and was held under the theme “From Dialogue to Change”. It reflects the centre’s mission to empower young people, strengthen their role in national »»»

QNA Caracas Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez has awarded the Heroes of Venezuela‌ medal to Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) in recognition of their humanitarian efforts during rescue and relief operations following the twin earthquak»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Sports Centre (ISC) organised a grand success celebration to commemorate the successful conduct of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 in Qatar, honouring the dedicated efforts of sponsors, organisers and volunteers whose collective commitment ensured the r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Armed Forces Medical Services, reinforcing cooperation in education, training, research, and knowledge exchange to support the development of highly qualified hea»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Burkina Faso branch, implemented a series of projects and initiatives benefiting nearly 2,000 vulnerable people across several regions of the country. The initiatives included the »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Department, concluded its summer training programme for students of Qatar University (QU) and University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with the participation of 30 male and female »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN Media Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation incybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of the National Cyber Security Agency by Dalal Al Aqe»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad bin Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Sunday. They discussed bilateral relations in the labour sector and explored ways to further strengthen and enhance them. (QNA)»»»

QNA Doha The summer activities at Katara kicked off with 190 participants taking part in a diverse line-up of cultural, artistic, scientific, educational, and entertainment activities that will continue until July 29. The participants are enrolled in 11 diverse summer camps focused on tradition, ar»»»

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, »»»

Damascus, July 5 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates held a joint workshop at its headquarters in Damascus with an official delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the workshop, the two sides»»»

DOHA: The Enforcement Court and the Alaqraboon Center of Qatar Charity signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at providing an integrated support system for custodial children, which contributes to promoting a healthy upbringing environment for them and supporting their social and psychological ne»»»

North Korea has tested a strategic cruise missile and other weapon systems aboard its newest naval destroyer, KCNA state news agency reported Sunday. The country’s leader Kim Jong-un reportedly observed the launch and evaluations of the vessel’s combat systems. Conducted on July 3 aboard the newly »»»

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»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee on Sunday. The meeting aims to develop bilateral relations and enhance coordination and consultat»»»

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»»»

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»»»

CAIRO – DP World has inaugurated Egypt’s first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to strengthen its position as a regional logistics and trade hub. The launch, attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madboul»»»

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»»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau launched an international professional training programme for its auditors in partnership with the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance professional standards.A total of 52 auditors and 13 trainers from the»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Katara Summer Camps 2026 kicked off with a remarkable turnout, registering nearly 190 children and teenagers. The camps offer a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scientific programs for both boys and girls and will continue until July 29. The interactive atmosphere combines learning, f»»»

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth $30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The assistance will be delivered »»»

doha: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) secured second place with its national team at the Regional Joint Cybersecurity Training organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and hosted by the Republic of Zimbabwe. The training brought together representatives from African an»»»

A sprawling Trump-branded development in Transylvania has formally appeared in an official U.S. financial disclosure, confirming for the first time that the project has moved beyond speculation and into documented international business interests. At the same time, Romanian officials are advancing »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Venezuela remain good partners despite the difficulties that the South American country currently experiences, and they will continue deepening cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Guided by historically established fraternal ties, Russia and Vene»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The growing use of Hollywood celebrities and internationally recognized personalities in Egypt’s real estate campaigns is no longer a branding exercise. Industry experts say it has evolved into a strategic marketing approach aimed at positioning Egypt as an international investment destination, sup»»»