QNA Doha With its final meeting next week, the Shura Council will be concluding the first ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to its 54th annual session, marking numerous significant achievements in both its legislative and oversight capacities. These milestones align clo»»»

QNA Cairo The Shura Council participated in the plenary session of the Arab Parliamentheld at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The Shura Council was represented by HE Amina bint Youssef Al Jaidah, HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi, HE Mubarak bin Moh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony on June 30 to mark its fourth Medical Education Day. The Class of 2026 comprises 75 graduates who completed residency, fellowship, undergraduate and »»»

Ramallah: Chairman of the Palestinian National Council (PNC) Rawhi Fattouh, warned on Wednesday that the Israeli Knesset’s approval in its first reading of a bill aimed at banning the call to prayer within the 1948 territories constitutes a legislative and racist crime. In a statement, he stressed »»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from HE President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al Sharaa. During the call, they discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for strengthening joint cooperation as well as ways to »»»

LONDON: Kuwait Airways will resume direct flights between Damascus, capital of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Kuwait City on July 15, the first time in 14 years it has offered the route. The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday the move was part of efforts to enhance air connectivity be»»»

Damascus, July 1, (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday congratulated the Federal Republic of Somalia, its leadership and people, on the occasion of Independence Day. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates extended best wishes for continued security and stability in »»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities said on Wednesday that they thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of the illicit amphetamine captagon from Lebanon into the Al-Nabek district. The Drug Enforcement Administration, working with the Internal Security Command in Rif Dimashq governorate, seized 832,»»»

Ankara, July 1, (SANA) Türkiye’s Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, affirmed that relations between Damascus and Ankara are strategic, noting that the two countries are currently cooperating across multiple fields under a clear vision for future development. Yilmaz expressed Türkiye’s readiness to ac»»»

LONDON: Military leaders from Syria and Lebanon joined for the first time commanders from across the Middle East at a United States defense conference on Wednesday. The regional security dialogue was held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, and led by US Central Command, which coordinates military ope»»»

ATLANTA: People living in Bahrain and Kuwait awoke to the sound of sirens on June 28, despite there being a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Two Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted over Kuwait, and an Iranian drone struck a residential building in Bahrain. Although no casualties were repo»»»

Pope Leo XIV (C) greets the people after presiding over a meeting June 7 in Madrid, Spain, 07 June 2026. An arch-conservative Catholic group on Wednesday consecrated four bishops without the pope's permission and despite his appeal to them. Photo by Fernando Villar/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- The Society o»»»

DAMASCUS: Business leaders and officials from Syria, the UK and other nations gathered in Damascus on Wednesday for an economic conference to discuss investment opportunities and development in Syria, as postwar recovery efforts in the country continue. The one-day event, organized by the Syrian-Br»»»

CHICAGO: Arab American leaders are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence with pride despite concerns over continued discrimination and misunderstanding. Leaders of several Arab and Muslim organizations told Arab News that they have more freedoms in the US than anyw»»»

After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Mac»»»

Despite a US-sponsored agreement paving the way for peace between Lebanon and Israel, the actual situation on the ground is unchanged. Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon, and launched targeted strikes there over the weekend. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the occupied area and v»»»

A viral video showing handcuffed men walking in single file is being shared by Islamophobic accounts claiming it depicts Muslims enslaving Christian Africans. However, the video has been taken out of context. A video showing a long line of shirtless men, their hands tied behind their backs, walking»»»

Cairo: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the credentials of HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Egypt. HE the Ambassador conveyed greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim »»»

Damascus, July 1 (SANA) Participants in the Syrian-British Business Council (SBBC) conference held Wednesday in Damascus affirmed the importance of boosting economic cooperation between Syria and the United Kingdom. The event served as a platform to explore investment opportunities and discuss pros»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva waves during the closing ceremony of the 68th Mercosur Heads of State Summit in Luque, Paraguay, on Tuesday. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA ASUNCION, Paraguay, July 1 (UPI) -- The Southern Common Market, known as Mercosur, launched negotiations for an eco»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel and the US have signed an agreement allocating land in Jerusalem for the construction of a permanent US embassy, the Israeli Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday. "Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee today (Wednesday, 1 July»»»

In June, Bulgaria’s overall business climate deteriorated, with declines reported in industry and construction, while retail trade and services registered improvements, according to the latest National Statistical Institute (NSI) survey. The composite business climate indicator fell by 1.3 points t»»»

NEW YORK: Bahrain on Wednesday requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Iran's recent attack on the kingdom, Arab News has learned. The meeting is expected to take place on Thursday, with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Bin Rashid Al-Zayani arriving in New York on W»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli drones targeted the town of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon 01-07-2026 19:39 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has announced an extensive program of exhibitions, workshops, family activities and summer camps across its museums and creative spaces throughout July, offering visitors opportunities to explore Qatar's cultural heritage and contemporary arts through hands-on experiences»»»

Abu Dhabi: Senior government leaders from across Abu Dhabi gathered today at the iconic Zayed National Museum for the launch press conference of LIVEX 2026, the emirate's inaugural Livability and Investment Exhibition. The event brought together senior government figures for a keynote and two high-»»»

LONDON: The US Embassy in Muscat commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence and its historic partnership with the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday. The event took place at the Diplomatic Club. Various ministers, undersecretaries, dignitaries, and heads of diplomatic missions accredit»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Wednesday approved a package of major initiatives and projects worth Dh18 billion. “During a meeting of The Executive Counci»»»

WASHINGTON: The anti-establishment left of the Democratic Party has carried a surge of US primary victories from New York to Colorado, delivering a stinging rebuke to party leaders seen as too cautious, too corporate and too tied to Washington. In its latest triumph, Democratic Socialist Melat Kiro»»»

KYIV: Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasi»»»

LONDON: Israeli police shot and killed a man in his twenties in the city of Lod, southeast of Tel Aviv, after an alleged attempted stabbing on Wednesday. The man was identified as Sami Ahmed Jasous, the sixth Palestinian citizen of Israel to be killed by Israeli police since January, according to t»»»

Doha: Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways announced Wednesday a partnership with Fanatics to present Qatar's hospitality at Fanatics Fest NYC through an exclusive invitation-only lounge experience. Taking place July 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City, Fanatics Fest NYC will feature an invitation»»»

Senior officials and leaders from around 40 countries are expected to attend the funeral ceremonies for the slain leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, according to the spokesperson for the farewell and funeral committee. Speaking on July 1, 2026, committee spo»»»

RIYADH: Nine-year-old Ghasaq Alqahtani discovered fencing by watching her older sister train at home, sparking a passion that has taken the young Saudi Arabia athlete to competitions in Europe and the Gulf. “I started when I was 5 years old ... My mom used to train my sister and I used to watch the»»»

JEDDAH: An initiative to rehabilitate and redevelop its fish farm facility in Obhur, north of Jeddah, has been launched by King Abdulaziz University in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The scheme, implemented through the ministry’s National Livestock and Fisherie»»»

LONDON: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi on Wednesday met Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassem Mohammed Albudaiwi, as both sides discussed strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between Iraq and Gulf states. Albudaiwi conveyed congratulations from Gulf leaders t»»»

The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, in a move that Israel said reflected the "unbreakable alliance" between the countries. During his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December 2017 and or»»»

Israel's former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot on Tuesday announced the start of his electoral campaign as he bids to take over the seat of prime minister from veteran leader Benjamin Netanyahu. Four months ahead of the planned polls, Eisenkot held his first electoral meeting, where he declared »»»

Israel has reportedly asked Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia and Libya to take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza – but all have either rejected the idea or denied any deal. “That is the kind of an Israeli policy to continue to expand the territories that it controls in the region that is set»»»

DUBAI: Dutch Moroccan Egyptian model Imaan Hammam took to the runway at Jacquemus’ highly anticipated “Le Bonheur” fashion show, staged on the rocky Ile de la Pietra in Corsica. The exclusive co-ed presentation saw Hammam walk a dramatic runway built into the slopes of the islet, leading to the ico»»»

JERUSALEM: The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, in a move that Israel said reflected the “unbreakable alliance” between the countries. During his first term, US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 20»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained the top global ranking in the 2026 Information and Communication Technology Development Index with a score of 99.8 out of 100, driven by continued investment in digital infrastructure and connectivity. The Kingdom ranked first globally for the second consecutive year i»»»

PARIS: Marking its first participation at Vision Golfe, Saudi Arabia’s Athar festival is making its international ambitions clear. The event is looking to engage new partners, speakers and international visitors as it continues to expand and elevate the global profile of Saudi Arabia’s creative eco»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi will ban new petrol- and diesel-fueled scooters and rickshaws from its roads over the next two years, as an ambitious new policy aimed at bringing down dangerously high pollution levels in the city came into effect on Wednesday. Delhi’s new EV policy seeks to ac»»»

Israeli forces will remain in so-called security zones established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, without any timeline for withdrawal, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday. In Qatar, an Iranian team holds talks with mediators but Iranian officials denied a claim by President Donald Trum»»»

"President Joseph Aoun denied on Wednesday rumors about his willingness to dismiss Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal and the heads of security agencies, saying these claims are "unfounded." "Their roles remain vital to maintaining national security and enforcing state sovereignty," Aoun said of Haykal»»»

The UAE's Next Mastermind Awards 2026 Founded by Dr Mansoor Al Obeidli and co-founded by Dr Navana Kundu brought together professionals from the fields of business, corporates, coaching and authorship, along with industry pioneers and changemakers, on Saturday, June 27, celebrating excellence acros»»»

Ajman has been ranked the world's safest city for residents' sense of security, while Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah secured second, third and fourth places respectively, according to the Numbeo Mid-Year 2026 report, highlighting the UAE's strong performance in global safety rankings. Dubai »»»

The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China. "Today's change is about restoring fairness for European businesses and better protecting our consu»»»

Clause 5 of the fragile US-Iran interim deal has become a flashpoint, a trigger for the series of escalating maritime incidents. This specific clause of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on June 18, 2026, has emerged as one of the most contentious provisions. Despite the rather »»»