Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles early on Wednesday at a US military base in Jordan, US Central Command said. If confirmed, it's the first direct Iranian strike on American forces in the country since a brief pause in US airstrikes. All the missiles were»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US military said Tuesday it had intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran, in the first flareup in violence in several days. “At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise a»»»

Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East in what Washington described as an attempted “surprise attack,” according to US Central Command. The missiles were fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at around 5:45pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, CENTCOM sa»»»

Ali Zulqarnain, a veteran educator with nearly three decades of teaching and academic leadership experience, has been leading Bright Future International School (BFIS) since assuming the role of Principal on June 6, 2021. Under his stewardship, the school has embarked on a transformative journey ch»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The latest weather forecasts indicate a chance of local cloud development accompanied by rainfall over some areas of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, July 29–30, 2026. Qatar Meteorological Department projections suggest that weather conditions may become partly cloud»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces on Tuesday brought additional mobile homes to the area near the Tayasir military checkpoint, east of Tubas in the northern West Bank, in what Palestinian officials say is part of a plan to establish a new settlement. Mutaz Bisharat, a Palestinian official in Tubas, said the I»»»

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced the appointment of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani as President of the association and Sheikh Tamim bin Mohammed Al-Thani as Vice President. In a statement, the QFA said the appointments were approved by the Executive Committee during»»»

In “A New World of Revolutions,” Arturo Chang reconstructs the histories, politics, and legacies of the Age of Revolutions (c. 1770–1850) from the vantage point of popular movements in the Americas. Challenging narratives that center the nation-state, Chang emphasizes the hemispheric politics, prac»»»

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has partnered with the UAE Cyber Security Council to provide cybersecurity awareness sessions for children and young people taking part in the Future Entrepreneur Programme 2026 summer camp. Held under the theme “Their summer today. Their ventures tomorrow… w»»»

The UAE is emerging as one of the world’s leading digital asset markets, with institutional investors increasingly shaping the sector’s future, according to the co-founder and chief executive of Bitcoin Suisse. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Andrej Majcen said the company’s decision to e»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, seen here in the Oval Office on July 24, said the United States and South Korea remain steadfast allies in a message commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea»»»

New York: The United Nations on Tuesday warned of the rapid deterioration of the situation in the West Bank, condemning the rising settler violence against Palestinians. In a brief before the UN Security Council, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alekperov said that»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. They exchanged greetings and cordial conversations with the Sheikhs and guests attending the majlis. They also addressed various national issues, reaffir»»»

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was re-elected to a second term Friday, though the United States voted against it. The vote ignited a spat between the United States and France, which resulted in the U.S. delegation walking out of a meeting of the U.N. Security Council »»»

Peru's outgoing foreign minister, Carlos Pareja Rios (C), waves ahead of official ceremonies marking the transfer of power and inauguration of President-elect Keiko Fujimori in Lima, Peru, on Tuesday. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA July 28 (UPI) -- After 15 years of failed attempts and four presidentia»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

NICOSIA: UN chief Antonio Guterres said he held “very constructive” separate meetings with rival Cypriot leaders on Tuesday, ahead of trilateral meetings to weigh the prospect of fresh negotiations nine years after the peace process collapsed. With less than six months until the end of his term in »»»

1 of 2 | Journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci written in January 2020 say Wuhan, China was not the source of the COVID-19 virus but may have amplified it. File Pool photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- Journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci written in January 2020 say Wuhan, Ch»»»

Rome: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. "Today we have a new coach and a new technical director," Malago said a»»»

ROME: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. “Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago said a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued today QR 2 billion in government bonds on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. In a statement, QCB said the bonds were issued across different maturities as follows: QR 1 billion (tap issuance) maturing on Sep. 3, 2028, with a yield of 4.55%, and QR 1 bill»»»

Speaking at a roundtable organized by Democratic Bulgaria and dedicated to road safety, risk assessment, and effective management of public resources, here on Tuesday, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said that his Ministry has taken steps regarding traffic barriers. He reported that the Gener»»»

For lovers of the brew looking to go beyond their daily latte, Hjeen Roasters and Cafe in Riyadh offers an experience that celebrates the craft behind every cup. Founded in Saudi Arabia in 2016, the specialty brand sources beans from coffee-growing regions around the world and roasts them locally t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced new amendments to its player registration regulations for the 2026-27 season. QFA said in a circular today that it has abolished the provision that previously allowed clubs to register an additional talented player if a member of the Q»»»

Rome: Inch by inch, the high-pressure jet erased the huge, gaudy tag -- the second time in two weeks that Valerio Tuveri has sandblasted clean the wall of a historic park in Rome. Wearing a full white overall, headphones over his ears and a work mask protecting his face, Tuveri and his helper patie»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»

Chip exports shift toward Taiwan as automakers expand U.S. production and increase hybrid shipments An engineer walks inside a laboratory of Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute at a Science park in Hsinchu county, Taiwan. Photo by RITCHIE B. TONGO/ EPA July 27 (Asia Today) -- Growing artificial»»»

There was a time when holidays began the moment we stepped out of our front door. The destination mattered, of course, but the journey held equal magic. We wandered into unfamiliar streets with curiosity rather than Google Maps, stumbled upon quaint cafes without consulting ratings, and discovered »»»

A lull in direct US-Iran hostilities continued on Tuesday as diplomatic activity gathered pace across the region. Oman has proposed a new mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington confirmed a fresh round of Israel-Lebanon talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting along the bord»»»

The Rossiya Segodnya media group and the Xinhua News Agency inaugurated the the SCO Expert Forum in Bishkek as part of the Kyrgyz Republic’s presidency of the Organization. The event convened heads of leading analytical centers and representatives of academic circles from member states, observer st»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

Geopolitical shocks, climate change and rising food costs are reshaping food security across Europe and Central Asia, leaving tens of millions unable to afford a healthy diet even as the region remains one of the world's most food-secure, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The fin»»»

* Stock includes shopping centers, retail parks, outlet centers, and hypermarkets with galleries, with a leasable area of at least 5,000 sq m. Source: iO Partners, Q2 2026. NEPI Rockcastle currently has under development the expansion of Promenada Mall Bucharest by 55,400 sq m (including office spa»»»

Romanian travellers are becoming less interested in standard packages and exhaustive sightseeing lists, and more focused on journeys that match their interests, pace, and personal circumstances. This shift is already visible in Free Spirit Travel’s portfolio, where fully personalised holidays now a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Tuesday he expected Serbian firefighters to set off for Spain to provide assistance with fighting massive wildfires in the country. "We have offered assistance to France and Spain, and Spain has accepted a helicopter and a groun»»»

The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo today announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest»»»

Riyadh: From playing football with boys in schoolyards to pursuing her dream of leading Saudi Arabia to its first FIFA Women’s World Cup, Seba Tawfiq has emerged as one of the faces of a generation transforming women’s football in the Kingdom. A professional footballer whose journey has mirrored th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have discovered a genetic molecule that could provide new approaches to treating certain types of breast cancer. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. The discovery is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort l»»»

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»»»

Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean said legislation adopted by the upper house on Monday as part of the outstanding package of laws required under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) would help secure more than EUR 3 billion in EU funding."The Senate today adopted, during »»»

Food-related health warnings have become increasingly frequent in recent years, to the point where maintaining a diet free of contaminants can seem almost impossible. So what’s the best way to limit your exposure, and will there ever be a way to fully remove these harmful pollutants from our blood?»»»

Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwes»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic kept the discount rate at 12 percent. The decision took effect today, July 28. «Global economic trends against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East continue to impact inflation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Price fluctuations in global food»»»

It started as an internet joke. Then it became a movement. When the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) first appeared on social media as a satirical political experiment, few expected it to evolve into a youth-led campaign demanding answers from the government. But as thousands of students gathered at Del»»»

Dubai: Gold prices fell on Tuesday morning, giving buyers lower per-gram rates after the 24-karat variety started the week close to Dh500. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

LEGE-CAP FERRET, France: French President Emmanuel Macron urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time but vowing, “We will win this battle together.” On a visit to a coordination center for the massive fir»»»

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»»»

Dubai: After months of conflict, disruption to Gulf shipping and repeated threats to regional energy infrastructure, the Middle East has entered a fragile diplomatic pause. While no major US airstrikes have been reported against Iran in recent days, regional tensions remain high and security author»»»

Fidesz and KDNP walked out of parliament's Monday session and are calling for an extraordinary meeting of the House Committee. The opposition parties left the chamber after, following Prime Minister Péter Magyar's speech on Monday, Balázs Hankó (Fidesz) rose to speak on grounds of personal interest»»»