Air France temporarily halts Dubai, Riyadh flights and extends Beirut suspension
Air France has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai and Riyadh and extended its service suspension to Beirut amid the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The airline said the decision was linked to regional hostilities and airspace restrictions affecting operations across the region. G»»»
‘Very much concerned’ by Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia: UN
RIYADH: The UN said on Monday that renewed threats against Saudi Arabia and freedom of navigation were very concerning and called for immediate de-escalation. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters: “We reiterate that Security Council resolution 27»»»
Trump imposes 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further frayin»»»
27 dead, 83 missing from capsized ferry off Guyana coast
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: At least 27 people died after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said Monday, as the small South American nation mourned the tragedy. Sixty-nine people aboard the MV Barima have been rescued since the vessel flipped over on Saturday night, Phi»»»
Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard’s financial aid for international students
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle against the Ivy League school. Justice Department officia»»»
Analysis: Can Rahm Emanuel lift Israel-Palestine relations out of the depths of hell?
CHICAGO: In Middle East politics, peace is made not between friends but between enemies, suggesting the harshest foes have a better chance to achieve peace than those who claim to be friends. That pattern has shaped some of the region’s most consequential breakthroughs, from the 1979 Egypt-Israel p»»»
’Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV
SYDNEY: A top lawmaker from Australia’s far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV. Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one»»»
Iran Guards say stopped two oil tankers in Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday they stopped two “non-compliant oil tankers” attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA reported. “Two non-compliant oil tankers attempting to pass through the unsafe southern route of the Strait of Hormuz were stopped after e»»»
Taking your children to the pool or beach? UAE experts share the safety rules to remember
Summer means more time in the water, and a few simple safety rules can make all the difference. As UAE families head to pools, beaches and residential swimming areas during the summer months, experts are urging parents and caregivers to rethink what water safety really means. It is not just about w»»»
Qatar announces maritime navigation resumption in coastal waters
Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MOT) has announced the immediate resumption of maritime navigation activities for all types of vessels and ships within a marine range of nearly seven nautical miles. According to the ministry, the decision applies to waters stretching from Lusail City, including its »»»
UK maritime agency says tanker struck off Oman coast
An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker off the coast of Oman, a British maritime agency said on Tuesday, as Iran and the United States exchanged fire over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said it "received multiple reports that a tanker... has been struck by»»»
Iran military says targeted US base in Kuwait
The Iranian army said early Tuesday it had targeted a US base in Kuwait with missiles, as President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict had morphed into a "full-scale war". "The army's ground forces targeted the HIMARS missile systems of the US terrorist army stationed at the Arifjan base in Kuwait»»»
Saudi Arabia rejects Houthi claims, vows to protect shipping under international law
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has strongly rejected accusations by Yemen’s Houthi movement that it is blockading the Yemeni people and imposing restrictions on maritime navigation, emphasizing that such claims are false and that it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its vessels in accordance with »»»
Burnham stamps authority with UK Cabinet shakeup
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left. He immediately got to work after replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street, holding separate calls»»»
Temperatures ease, but inland areas could still reach 47°C
Dubai: Temperatures are expected to fall across parts of the UAE on Tuesday as cloudier conditions and strengthening winds bring periods of blowing dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern areas, while light to moderate»»»
Why Gulf states remain exposed to the US-Iran conflict
After weeks of fragile calm, the United States and Iran are once again engaged in direct military confrontation. Tehran has responded to US attacks along Iran’s southern coast by launching fresh strikes across the Gulf. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman were among the countries affected, with Iran de»»»
United States strikes Iran for 10th night in a row - UPI.com
Traders work Monday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City. Oil prices fluctuated in response to the latest bout of military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. Later Monday, the United States attacked Iranian sites for the 10th day in a row. Photo by John Ange»»»
US draws red line for Iran: 'Their behaviour has to change' as US keeps 'door open' to diplomacy — Rubio
Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington remains willing to pursue a diplomatic solution with Iran, but insisted any path toward de-escalation depends on Tehran ending its attacks on international shipping and complying with its commitments. "Their behaviour has to change in o»»»
US slams 'dangerous' China action in sea clash with Philippines navy
Washington on Monday condemned what it called "dangerous and aggressive" action by China, whose personnel are accused of injuring a Filipino sailor at a shoal in the disputed South China Sea. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here"The United States conde»»»
Foreign Minister holds calls with counterparts in Bahrain, Egypt, Turkiye
RIYADH: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held several phone calls with regional ministers. He had a phone conversation with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Exp»»»
President Kais Saied meets PM, Minister of Economy and Planning and BCT Governor
Tunis, July 21 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Monday, at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and Tunisia Central Bank (BCT) Governor Fethi Zouhair Nouri.The meeting...»»»
Expanded 2026 North American World Cup: Spain's 'diligent' performance to Messi's enduring legacy
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Robbie Knock, Lead Commentator and sports journalist. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for Spain's triumph on the pitch but also for the way football became enmeshed in politics, entertainment, institutional scrutiny, and the closing chapter of on»»»
US military unleashes 10th round of strikes vs Iran
The fighting between the US and Iran showed no signs of easing early on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). After completing its 9th consecutive night of strikes, US forces launched a 10th straight night of operations late Monday (4pm ET, 1am Gulf Standard time on Tuesday, July 21), expanding their campaign t»»»
Trump imposes new 50% tariff on many Canadian imports - UPI.com
The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River, connecting the United States to Canada, is shown in 2024. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders mandating new 50% tariffs against some Canadian imports. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump s»»»
US judge approves Anthropic’s $1.5b settlement of copyright lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday signed off on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s landmark $1.5 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by a group of authors who accused it of misusing their books to train its AI chatbot Claude. US District Judge Araceli Martinez-O»»»
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
NEW YORK: A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court. Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount’s pending b»»»
UK man charged with murder of right-wing ex-MP Ann Widdecombe
LONDON: British prosecutors said Monday they had charged a 28-year-old UK man, Joshua Kerry, with the murder of veteran right-wing former MP Ann Widdecombe, as police probed a potential “political or terrorist connection.” “We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police inv»»»
Tanker struck off Oman coast, says UK maritime agency
DUBAI: A tanker was struck by a missile off the coast of Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Tuesday, as Iran and the United States exchanged fire over control of the Strait of Hormuz. “UKMTO has received a report of an incident 13NM southeast of Limah, Oman. A tanker has reported»»»
Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons
MONTREAL, Canada: With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the “most intense” wildfire seasons in its history. Barely halfway through the summer, virtually all Canadian provinces and territor»»»
Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say
NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenyan activists on Monday accused authorities of violating a court order from last month halting the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center after reports surfaced that Americans were being quarantined in the country. The center was meant to take in and quarantine »»»
Iran’s fractious power struggle: Hardliners vs the ‘compromisers’
In the days since Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, Iran's ruling establishment has descended into its deepest internal crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A bitter power struggle has erupted in public, amid what is supposed to be a tightly-controlled political system -- and during the fun»»»
Andrew and Tristan Tate appear in court for extradition hearing - UPI.com
Andrew Tate, right, accompanied by his brother Tristan, speaks with TV reporters in March 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. The Tate brothers appeared Monday in a federal court in Miami as part of an extradition hearing to the United Kingdom, where they also face many charges. File photo by Robert Ghemen»»»
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s new leader?
Hamas on Monday named Khalil al-Hayya, one of the founding members of the Palestinian militant group, as its new leader. Hayya is seen as a respected and pragmatic Hamas veteran “who doesn’t get carried away easily”. Last year, he survived an Israeli attack in Doha targeting the Hamas leadership wh»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO US CHARGE D’AFFAIRES
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Monday met with US Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the United States of America in Doha Mo Barghouty on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the US Charge d’Aff»»»
Qatar launches trainer development programme to enhance youth sector
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched a trainer development programme aimed at boosting national expertise, improving the quality of training and preparing qualified trainers in line with international professional standards. The initiative, which runs until July 23, forms part»»»
Shura Council committees play pivotal rolein council’s exercise of legislative, oversight powers
QNA Doha The six permanent committees of the Shura Council play an important and pivotal role in the Council’s exercise of its legislative and oversight powers. This includes studying draft laws and proposals considering proposals with interest following up on topics referred to it by the Council, »»»
Awqaf opens Hamad Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi Mosque in Al Dhakhira
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, inaugurated the Hamad Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi Mosque in the Al Dhakhira area, as part of its ongoing plan to expand the construction of mosques and provide their services to »»»
Qatar Charity begins life-saving surgeries for more than 830 patients in Syria
Tribune News Network Damascus Qatar Charity has launched the implementation of more than 830 specialised surgeries in the Syrian Arab Republic under its global ‘Defaa Balaa’ campaign, which was launched on the 27th night of the blessed month of Ramadan. The initiative is being carried out in cooper»»»
Pakistani community bids farewell to Turkish, Kazakh ambassadors
Tribune News Network Doha The Pakistani Community Culinary Diplomacy Forum recently hosted a traditional farewell breakfast in honour of the outgoing ambassadors of Türkiye and Kazakhstan, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of Pakistani community forums and distinguished gue»»»
Qatar’s Urdu literary community pays tribute to HH Father Amir
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Prominent Urdu literary figures, poets, writers and literature enthusiasts in Qatar gathered on Saturday to pay heartfelt tribute to the late Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani during a solemn condolence meeting held in his honour. The gathering reflecte»»»
Shaping a generation through dialogue: Inside Doha Debates Ambassador Program
Tribune News Network Doha In a world shaped by change and competing narratives, the ability to listen, question and engage in constructive dialogue has never been more critical. Through the Doha Debates Ambassador Program, a production of Qatar Foundation, young people from around the world are not»»»
Ooredoo continues supporting Barshim’s ‘What Gravity Tour
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced its partnership as the Official Telecom Sponsor of the What Gravity Tour, the international high jump series founded by Qatar’s sporting icon and Ooredoo Brand Ambassador Mutaz Barshim. More than a sportin»»»
Qatar joins IAEA meeting in Austria to track marine plastic pollution
QNA Vienna The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), took part in the International Technical Meeting (INT7021), hosted in Vienna, Austria. The event was part of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) NUTEC Plastics Initiative aiming to stren»»»
GTA promotes healthy food habits in children at Qatar Toy Festival
Tribune News Network Doha The General Tax Authority (GTA), in collaboration with Visit Qatar participated in the Summer Camp held at the Qatar Toy Festival 2026 as part of Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign. The initiative aimed to provide children with an engaging edutainment experience that com»»»
CRA boosts access to global connectivity through submarine cable network
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued Decision No. 12 of 2026 on the Regulation for Offer of Access to Submarine Cable Landing Station (SCLS) International Connectivity Services, together with accompanying Guidelines, in a step aimed at enhancing transpa»»»
PHCC to recruit physiotherapy graduates of QU
She explained that physiotherapy services at PHCC primarily focus on musculoskeletal conditions affecting patients aged 14 and above, including back, neck, and limb pain, ligament and tendon injuries, joint conditions such as shoulder, knee, and ankle problems, as well as rehabilitation following f»»»
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed and dozens more were taken prisoner in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists, local sources told AFP on Sunday. At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists as they left the strategic northern town of A»»»
Senegal changes course to back ex-leader Macky Sall as UN chief
The Senegalese government on Monday made a U-turn, announcing it would back former president Macky Sall’s candidacy to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when his term expires. The government had previously declined to throw its weight behind Sall, whom it accuses of deadly political rep»»»
Spain PM Sanchez visits Algeria for first time in four years as ties thaw
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday visited Algeria for the first time in four years in a bid to mend diplomatic ties between the two countries after they were frayed by a row over Western Sahara. In 2022, Madrid abandoned its neutrality stance over the disputed territory and backed Moro»»»