Vancouver: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 -- the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United State»»»

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to the global AI infrastructure buildout coupled with a memory chip shortage. Also in this edition, oil futures rise as tensions reignite in the Hormuz Strait and Canada commits to its biggest-ever defence con»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The Ministry of National Defence mourned with profound sorrow the death of its Chief of Staff, Abdelhak Khemiri, who passed away on Tuesday morning.According to the ministry, the late Abdelhak Khemiri was a counsellor judge at...»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation are to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the areas of sports development, accessibility, inclusion, capacity building and community engagement. A Memor»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB), supported by Ooredoo Qatar and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) organised the SMEs Go Digital Programme Forum on »»»

Agencies Worldwide foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning though that the recovery was “narrow, fragile and uneven”. Foreign direct investment (FDI) swelled by 6.0 percent last year to $1.6 trillion, according to the UN Trade and »»»

Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte with heads of delegations participating in Istanbul Cooperation Initiative on Tuesd»»»

The Sohni Dharti Social Forum successfully hosted its annual Mango Festival on Friday, July 26, at the Al Waha Club parking area in Al Khor Community. In light of the tragic Ras Laffan incident, the organisers thoughtfully modified the festival into a mango sale only, cancelling all entertainment a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, and Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW),have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in career guidance, career development and capacity building. The MoU was signed by Saad Abd»»»

QNA Doha The third edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026, a youth leadership programme organised by the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) in cooperation with the American University of Beirut, has officially begun with the participation of 100 students. The programme forms part of the centre’s o»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Qatar launched a workshop yesterday on the project to review, update and develop Qatar’s National Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The workshop was organised in cooperation with Finnish consultancy STUK Int»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites: the National Museum of Qata»»»

QNA Doha The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Tuesday launched the annual summer programme that will run throughout July. More than 1,000 students are participating across 10 religious centres in different parts of the country »»»

Singapore: Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday, with spot gold falling 0.6 percent to $4,138.39 per ounce, while US gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $4,148.50. The precious metal reached a two-week high on Monday after weaker-than-expected US employment data released last week»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Tuesday unity and solidarity in NATO are Bulgaria’s strongest security tool, the Ministry of Defence press service said. Stoyanov spoke at a working dinner of defence ministers during a meeting of NATO heads of State and government. The transformation of the A»»»

A large area of Saharan dust (light brown) is seen over the Caribbean on Tuesday morning's visible satellite image. Photo courtesy of NOAA It's Saharan dust season in the Atlantic, the time of year when massive clouds of dust from Africa's Sahara Desert are carried westward by winds, sometimes trav»»»

France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso, the foreign ministry has said, after the military-led African nation broke off diplomatic ties with its former colonial power. French authorities also demanded Burkinabese di»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

RABAT: A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, d»»»

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

Federal agents approach protestors outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., in May. A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government gave information to Iran about asylum seekers. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday by an advoc»»»

FLORIDA, USA: FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by US President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun. Trump suggested on Monday at the White House, without elaborating, that the 46-year-old Brazilia»»»

JOHANNESBURG: As Morocco prepare to tackle France in a World Cup quarter-final blockbuster on Thursday, pre-season outsiders Maghreb Fes have won a thrilling league title race in the African kingdom. Coached by Spaniard Pablo Martin, the Yellow Tigers from the central city beat lowly Olympique Dche»»»

Atlanta: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi ha»»»

JUBA: A government-appointed county commissioner in an opposition stronghold in South Sudan’s oil-rich Jonglei State was “assassinated” by opposition forces in renewed violence, the government confirmed late Monday. Fighting in Jonglei has intensified in recent days, with an unknown number of casua»»»

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The African Diplomatic Institutes Network (AfDIN) was officially launched in Accra, Ghana, following a constituent meeting held on July 6-7, with the participation of Director General of the International Diplomatic...»»»

LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Qatar, discussed regional developments with Helen McEntee, the Irish minister for foreign affairs, trade, and defense. The two ministers discussed diplomatic efforts to improve securit»»»

Argentine President Javier Milei's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at the Atucha nuclear complex in a project led by U.S.-based Meitner Energy. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 7 (UPI) -- Argentina's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at th»»»

Holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief after the EU hit the pause button on its new Entry/Exit System (EES) that swaps passports with biometrics. “When there are situations of exceptionally high pressure on a certain border crossing point, there is the possibility to suspend temporarily the reg»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The total volume of bank refinancing from the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) declined significantly in 2025, reflecting lower liquidity needs among banks compared with 2024, according to the BCT's 2025 annual report published on...»»»

The buckling beams were located between the 21st and 22nd floors of the building in Manhattan. Photo courtesy FDNY July 7 (UPI) -- Authorities evacuated a Manhattan office building Tuesday after construction workers observed multiple floors collapsing and bricks falling from the facade, city offici»»»

Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, said the state, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, places great importance on maximising the value of its assets and industrial capabilities, localising industry, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector. H»»»

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz has announced a new demonstration in Budapest following the dramatic suspension of news broadcasts on the country’s public media channels, with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urging supporters to “peacefully raise our voices against authoritarian rule.” The protest c»»»

By Wade SheridanJuly is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From the Apollo 11 mission to the Korean War ending, here's a look at historic moments from July that continue to shape the world we know today. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks on the surface of th»»»

Reform UK leader and member of parliament Nigel Farage speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2025. On Tuesday, he resigned his seat to force an election. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- British right-wing member of parliament Nigel Farage resigned h»»»

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia recorded a strong rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, with inflows reaching TND 3.506 billion, up 30.1% from 2024, reflecting renewed confidence among international investors in the country's...»»»

The European Parliament has approved a long-awaited revision of EU rules coordinating social security systems, introducing clearer rules for millions of people who live or work in another EU member state. The reform aims to simplify access to social security benefits, strengthen cooperation between»»»

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt stated that “the framework agreement is a unilateral agreement dictated by ‘Israel’ to a Lebanese faction, both inside and outside the country, with limited experience in law and diplomacy.” He added, “The principle of withdrawal is mentioned»»»

President Iliana Iotova visited the space centre of Bulgarian aerospace manufacturer EnduroSat, where founder and CEO Raycho Raychev presented the company's research, development, and manufacturing operations at what is the largest space centre in Eastern Europe. Although EnduroSat has offices abro»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces conducted a raid on Solomon’s Pools on Tuesday, a Palestinian-administered tourist area, following repeated calls from Israeli officials to control the site in the occupied West Bank. Forces stormed the three reservoirs, located between the town of al-Khader and the village o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is too large and too responsible a country to initiate a third world war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Russia is too big and too responsible a country to be an initiator of a third world war. The United States knows the possible consequences of that wa»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday Serbia would host an ITU AI for Good Impact Europe summit in May next year, during EXPO 2027 Belgrade. After India and South Africa, the summit will be held in Europe for the first time. Mali pointed out that this was a major internati»»»

RIYADH: A historical and intellectual journey awaits visitors to “Arabic Language: Twenty-Eight Letters of Light,” an exhibition in Riyadh that tells the story of one of humanity’s oldest languages. Through its galleries and interactive displays, the exhibition brings the story of the “language of »»»

A sign welcoming ARMY, the fandom of K-pop superstars BTS, hangs outside a convenience store near Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul in Maech The band returned for "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," its first concert in nearly four years after going on hiatus in 2022 to complete mandatory military »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi banking sector has once again demonstrated its robust financial fundamentals and high capacity to adapt to geopolitical challenges and global fluctuations, supported by strong momentum in financing and lending, alongside the continuation of Vision 2030 projects. Conversely, banks »»»

In targeting Russian energy infrastructure, the Zelensky regime is merely “implementing plans developed with the active participation of the UK and NATO headquarters,” veteran Russian military analyst and National Defense Magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik. London is playing a s»»»