Tunis, July 27 (TAP) - Six deaths in Algeria, 150 homes damaged and nearly 1,550 fires recorded in 12 days.In Tunisia, more than 240 hectares have been destroyed by fires in July 2026, with over 35 forest fires recorded between June 1 and July 25,...»»»

Manila: Like millions of commuters across Metro Manila, Filipino software engineer RJ Crusem knows the frustration of standing on crowded train platforms without any indication of when the next train will arrive. Unexpected service disruptions and operational glitches often leave passengers strande»»»

African technology startups raised $1.44bn in the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from a year earlier, but the number of disclosed transactions fell sharply as investors concentrated capital in fewer, larger companies. Funding increased by 1.4% from $1.42bn in the first half of 2025, while th»»»

Public discourse increasingly casts Central Asia as shedding Russian influence – through decolonisation, a pivot to China, or a push for greater sovereignty – but the reality on the ground is far messier, Riddle Russia's Dan Storyev argues in a commentary that sets out the decoupling case only to s»»»

Public discourse increasingly casts Central Asia as shedding Russian influence – through decolonisation, a pivot to China, or a push for greater sovereignty – but the reality on the ground is far messier, Riddle Russia's Dan Storyev argues in a commentary that sets out the decoupling case only to s»»»

Ukraine's decision to strike Iranian-linked vessels in the Caspian Sea this weekend is turning two separate wars into one, commentator Mark Ames argued. “Zelensky bombed the Iranian vessel on the Caspian for the same reason his people paid Loomer to come to Kyiv and interview him: a PR campaign to »»»

Putin’s 27 July decree sets the total authorised strength of the Russian Armed Forces at 2,426,130 posts, including 1,535,000 military personnel. The remaining roughly 891,000 posts are civilian and other non-uniformed personnel - the sixth such increase since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine beg»»»

London, July 27 (SANA) European stocks closed flat on Monday, with gains from easing US-Iran tensions and falling oil prices offset by losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, according to Reuters. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed flat at 644.52 points after hitting its highest level since »»»

News anchors are seen June 30 outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. On Monday, the Trump administration asked the high court to allow it to make sweeping changes to mail-in voting before the miderm elections. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- The Trump administration»»»

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»»»

QNA Doha The National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Lawyers Association to enhance the protection of human trafficking victims, provide them with legal assistance and support and ensure their access to legal cou»»»

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 Charity (QC) has opened four specialised cotton thread production workshops in the Republic of Mali, benefiting women from four cooperatives. The initiative forms part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and support sustainable liveliho»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s initiative invite»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) recognised 12 participants who successfully completed the Training Course for Instructors, based on the Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC), operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, on Monday launched the QSTP x YEC Summer Bootcamp 2026, a hands-on programme focused on tech»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Hala Summer campaign, Visit Qatar is launching the Hala Summer Shopping Festival, a month-long shopping and dining activation running from August 1 to 31, 2026. The festival brings together Qatar’s leading shopping malls with restaurants from the Taste of Qa»»»

Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar HE Neerav Patel on Monday. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to deepen and expand it in addition to a range o»»»

Tribune News Network London – UK Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 12th Session of the International Maritime Organization’s Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 12), held at the IMO in London from July 20 to 24, 2026. The III 12 focused on flag, p»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Canada, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to diplomacy, regional de-escalation and the i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has announced the launch of the third edition of the Cyber Security Youth Camp 2026 organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MoSY). The camp will r»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday met with Ambassador of Hungary to Qatar HE Ferenc Korom who called on HH the Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. HH the Amir granted the Al Wajbah Decoration to the Hungarian Ambassador i»»»

The project won a gold medal at the International Invention Fair of the Middle East held in Kuwait in 2023. The researcher highlighted the key role played by the student team throughout the project, from identifying the problem and designing the system to processing data, developing AI models, buil»»»

Tribune News Network Doha/Thimpu The Global Carbon Council (GCC) and Bhutan have entered into a partnership to strengthen the latter’s institutional and technical readiness for participation in international carbon markets. The focus of the agreement will be on capacity development, carbon market g»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The General Tax Authority (GTA) continues its efforts to encourage the community to adopt healthier lifestyles through awareness initiatives. In collaboration with Visit Qatar, the Authority organised the “Stay Healthy” initiative as part of the Qatar Toy Festival 2026 hel»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and Pakistan discussed bilateral security cooperation during talks between Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of Pakistan Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Doh»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Social Work Foundation to support the Social Researcher Award. Under the agreement, DAAM will provide financial support for the organisation and launch of the award, which aims to promote a culture »»»

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved major sustainability milestones across its building projects since 2022 by implementing an integrated system for managing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste. The initiative has improved resource effic»»»

QNA London The Cultural Attaché of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom held a convocation ceremony for 150 students. The graduates included alumni of UK universities who had received scholarships from Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and other sponsoring bodies, as we»»»

LONDON: Israel on Monday released 60 Palestinian prisoners detained during its ongoing military campaign in Gaza, marking the largest single release since exchanges carried out under a Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement in October, according to Palestinian media. The transfer, facilitated by the Inte»»»

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it seized nearly $9 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI.. | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it seized nearly $9 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cu»»»

Three-quarters of Poles have expressed a negative attitude toward Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky, according to a recent poll. The disapproval comes amid an ongoing scandal over Kiev’s veneration of Nazi collaborators involved in the mass killing of Poles during World War II. Zelensky sparked outrage i»»»

Damascus, July 27 (SANA) Syria’s Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan discussed on Monday with representatives of Christian Aid expanding cooperation on agricultural recovery, food security and rural development. According to Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture, the discussions focused on programs to»»»

Sandwiched within the cluster of eateries occupying Alkhobar’s Qurtuba Square, Saturn Bakery offers a constellation of freshly-baked goods with a fun atmosphere. The whiff of freshly-baked homemade pastries will greet you upon entering. And while the decor subtly hints at the planet the bakery is n»»»

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»»»

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Bryan Kohberger, the man who was convicted last year of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea on Monday to go to trial. File Photo via Latah County Sheriff's Office/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- Bryan Kohberger, the man who was convicted »»»

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks in June during a roundtable event on at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. On Monday, the Departments of Education and Justice said they are targeting two school districts for policies protecting students' gender identity. Photo by Daniel »»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities are strengthening fire prevention measures and firefighting readiness amid soaring temperatures through awareness campaigns, field operations and coordination among relevant bodies. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management on May 14 launched an awareness campai»»»

The American legal system does not offer equal justice to all; we can see obvious racial disparities in sentencing, policing, and incarceration. In “Unlocking Justice,” Chad Topaz offers a concrete way forward, demonstrating how a candid dialogue between social justice and data science can empower »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has revealed breakthroughs in the sustainability field as part of the building projects it has been implementing since 2022. In a statement on Monday, Ashghal noted that it has been leveraging an integrated system to manage and recycle millions of t»»»

UNITED NATIONS: US diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke Monday at the United Nations, accusing America’s close European ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” for criticizing the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on U»»»

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»»»

Hungary’s previous government pledged substantial financial support for BYD’s planned investment in Szeged, a parliamentary state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday. ‘Guest workers and generous subsidies’ György László Velkey stated that, a»»»

Quito: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador HE Roberto Kury met on Monday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ecuador HE Fahad Ahmed Jassim Al Hamar. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations.»»»

Tunis, July 27 (TAP) – The General Authority for Prisons and Rehabilitation said on Monday it has taken all necessary measures inside prison facilities to cope with the exceptional rise in temperatures, ensuring appropriate living conditions and...»»»

BEIRUT: A German man of Lebanese origin who was killed by police following an attack in Berlin had previously served a prison sentence in Lebanon over links to people suspected of association with Daesh. Abd Al-Ballout, 21, was shot dead by police on Sunday night following the incident near a Chris»»»