Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has once again partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts) to host an educational initiative focused on leadership development through creative learning. The session took place at Commercial Bank Plaza as part of the Barzan Lead»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar concluded its successful participation in Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the event with an expanded presence, as Qatar Airways joined Visit Qatar in delivering an exclusive lounge experience, reflecting the country’s efforts to deepen global partne»»»

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, The Netherlands, on March 11, 2025. Chad on Monday announced its formal withdrawal from The Hague. File Photo Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE July 28 (UPI) -- Chad has announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, d»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu»»»

Years ago, gaming was considered a relatively unknown pastime but today it is a multimillion-dollar industry for professionals with its own Esports World Cup. This year the tournament has prize money of over SR280 million ($75 million), drawing more than 2,000 players from over 100 countries, and a»»»

In the village of Szalonna, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, two large Slovak Roma families living in deep poverty have appeared seemingly out of nowhere. According to local rumour, the mayor of Košice purchased houses for them in order to “be rid” of the families and proceed with demolishing a near»»»

Presidential advisor Marius Lazurca announced on Monday that he was sent by President Nicusor Dan to Washington DC to meet with the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders.Lazurca will be accompanied by Chief of Defense Gheorghita Vlad.''President Dan sent Romania's Chief of Defense and me t»»»

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has shut 31 pet shops, bird markets, livestock outlets and plant nurseries during the first half of the year as part of a nationwide inspection campaign to enforce environmental and animal welfare regulations. The ministry said it carried out 30 joint »»»

Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in 77 years on August 2, 2027, in a rare astronomical event expected to draw scientists, photographers and skywatchers from around the world. The eclipse will be the first to pass over the Kingdom since 1952, when a total eclipse, remembe»»»

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The UAE has launched the world's first fully integrated artificial intelligence-powered judicial platform, marking a new step in its drive to modernise the justice system and expand the use of AI across government services. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

For years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the subject of a great power competition in technology, but midway through 2026, AI is increasingly a key arena for great power competition in contemporary geopolitics, too. When the US-led ‘unipolar’ order of the post-Cold War era gradually gave way»»»

Chinese investment announcements in African countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) rose 254% year on year to a record $33.5bn in the first half of 2026, making the continent the largest regional destination for investment under the programme. The increase lifted the total to »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average temperatures across most parts of the Kingdom during August, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said, forecasting a hotter-than-normal end to the summer season. NCM spokesperson Hussain Al Qahtani said climate projections indicate t»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see another day of unstable summer weather today, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting rainfall over eastern and some inland areas as convective clouds spread beyond the mountains, accompanied by fresh to strong winds and blowing dust. The NCM said»»»

People leave the scene Sunday night after a fatal shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center. Three people were killed and four others were injured in the shooting, according to the Seattle Police Department. Police arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting Mon»»»

Maritime traffic patterns diverged sharply this week across two of the world’s most critical shipping lanes in the Middle East, with markedly fewer vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz while activity remained robust through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to ship-tracking data. Between July »»»

President Donald Trump speaks Friday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Trump said he paused attacks on Iran for negotiations, but Iran says no new negotiations with the United States are taking place. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- Presi»»»

Baghdad, July 27 (SANA) Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Falih al-Zaidi on Monday affirmed the Iraqi government’s firm commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and its refusal to allow Iraqi territory to be used as a corridor or launchpad for any attack targe»»»

LONDON: With the attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, the boundaries between the world’s two largest ongoing wars are blurring, threatening to complicate already mired efforts to bring either to a peaceful conclusion. Hours after the early morning attack, Ukrainian P»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of ongoing efforts to back the Palestinian health sector, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed the signing of contracts with the 13th batch of Palestinian doctors enrolled on focused medical training programmes in Qatar for 2026-2027. The new contracts f»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar is intensifying commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis through a renewed national awareness campaign marking World Hepatitis Day 2026, reinforcing a long-term public health strategy centred on prevention, vaccination, early diagnosis and timely treatment. Observed gl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar concluded its successful participation in Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, marking thesecond consecutive year at the event with an expanded presence as Qatar Airways joined Visit Qatar in delivering an exclusive lounge experience, reflecting the country’s efforts to deepen gl»»»

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina Sunday after President Javier Milei referred to his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as a "convict" and a "thief" during an event formally nominating right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to run in the presidential election. Argen»»»

LONDON: Israeli military closures since Friday around the occupied West Bank city of Nablus have severely disrupted access to hospitals and emergency care, an Israeli medical rights group has said. Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned that the measures, which have effectively sealed off cities»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) organised a field visit Monday for ambassadors from ASEAN member states to introduce them to the investment advantages and services of the Zarqa Industrial Estate (ZIE).The envoys of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines and Tha»»»

AMMAN — The Palestinian-Jordanian Business Forum (PJF) and Lebanese Ambassador to Jordan Brigitte Tawk discussed on Monday boosting economic cooperation and commercial trade.The meeting, attended by Lebanese-Jordanian Business Forum President Nassim Dada, focused on expanding bilateral trade, explo»»»

Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows high-level military contacts between the two countries "This agreement reintroduces Pakistan as a direct security stakeholder in the Gulf, beyond its traditional role»»»

Former prime minister Viktor Orban used his annual address at the Baile Tusnad summer university in Romania to outline Fidesz's strategy after its April election defeat, calling on supporters to organise a broad "national resistance" movement against what he described as the increasingly authoritar»»»

A view of a mangrove area on the east coast of Panama City, Panama, on Wednesday. Panama has been named the world's best country for expatriates for the third consecutive year, Photo by Carlos Lemos/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Panama has been named the world's best country for expatriates for the third co»»»

Damascus, July, 27 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned the attempted drone attack targeting oil facilities in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was carried out by Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatr»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has not yet discussed with Saudi Arabia the possibility of the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. "We haven't talked about that," Trump told reporters during a gaggle from Air Force One when asked if the Saudis intend to sign the »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon is awaiting the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing concern over Israel’s commitment to withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The meeting comes a week after a US-Lebanon summit in Washington, during w»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva react during a meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, in November 2024. The two leaders poke by telephone for more than an hour Monday to work on trade agreements. File Photo by Andressa Anholete/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Brazil an»»»

LONDON: Two fuel tankers carrying a combined total of nearly 70,000 tonnes of diesel and liquefied gas arrived on Monday at Baniyas terminal in Syria, as transitional authorities in the country seek to stabilize domestic fuel supplies. The shipments included 64,324 tonnes of diesel and 5,620.3 tonn»»»

Israeli Prime Minister is on his way to Washington, D.C., on Monday for his eighth meeting with President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House last year. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on his way to Washington, D.»»»

The Al Dhaid Date Festival concluded on Sunday after attracting more than 35,000 visitors and generating sales of over Dh2.5 million during its 10th edition held at Expo Al Dhaid. The visitor total was 15 per cent higher than last year, according to the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCC»»»

UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah's real estate trading during the first six months of 2026, investing Dh14.9 billion as the emirate continued to attract strong domestic demand, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. A statistical report released by the de»»»

CAIRO: Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, has defended Washington’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, saying many representatives from the country’s east and west have set aside their differences in the nation’s interest. In writte»»»

Geneva: The 17th Arab League-UN General Cooperation Meeting convened in Geneva on Monday, with top-echelon officials and representatives of institutions and specialized agencies from both sides participating. The three-day meeting will discuss ways to boost cooperation in various fields of shared i»»»

CHICAGO: Rahm Emanuel, widely regarded as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 US presidential election, has said Palestinians have a legitimate right to sovereignty and self-determination. In a wide-ranging interview with David Remnick on “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” Emanuel also argued t»»»

LONDON: The Israeli army said on Monday that it detained two Israeli settlers after they illegally crossed into Syrian territory. The pair were from the Bashan Pioneers group, which advocates establishing settlements in the south of the Syrian Arab Republic, and made the crossing from the Mount Her»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi defence ministry said it intercepted several drones launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq on Monday, while the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. Saudi Arabia was repeatedly targeted by Iran and its allies at the height of the Midd»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the attacks that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh regions in the sisterly Arab Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with drones launched from Iraqi territory. Qatar considered them a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and »»»

Kuwait's move signals recognition that multipolarity in defining relations is now essential for resilience in an increasingly fragmented regional order, experts said. Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) will return for its fifth edition from December 7 to 10, bringing together global financial leaders overseeing more than $62 trillion in assets as the UAE capital seeks to strengthen its position as an international hub for capital, investment and financial inno»»»

Former prime minister Viktor Orban used his annual address at the Baile Tusnad summer university in Romania to outline Fidesz's strategy after its April election defeat, calling on supporters to organise a broad "national resistance" movement against what he described as the increasingly authoritar»»»

Kazakhstan’s leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin to “freeze” the war in Ukraine and stated that his country “does not understand its nature”, speaking during televised talks held in Omsk, Siberia, on July 25. Kazakhstan has not previously spoken out against the conflict expli»»»

A full blown and fast moving drones arms race is playing out in the wheat fields of Ukraine with each side constantly trying to leapfrog its opponent. Both sides have taken the lead at one time or another only to lose it again as technicians dream are constantly dreaming up new features followed by»»»