Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability and mounting electoral setbacks, Europe’s liberals are redefining what it means to defend ‘liberal democracy’. And increasingly, the language of rights, markets and European integration is being supplemented and at times overshadowed by a new political»»»

The number of deaths in the current Ebola epidemic in the DRC has now topped 1,000, and the number of confirmed cases is around 2500. Experts are calling for more funding to help tackle the crisis as it becomes the fastest spreading outbreak ever recorded.»»»

DAKAR: The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain a virus with no approved vaccine or treatment. An update from Congo’s public ‌health ⁠institute on Wednesday said there have been 2,536 confirmed Ebola cases a»»»

The World Athletics’ move to uphold its blanket ban on Russian athletes—even after the International Olympic Committee rolled back its own restrictions—is “a very bad decision,” Cuban track and field legend Javier Sotomayor told Sputnik. All Russian athletes are highly skilled and are known for the»»»

Dubai: The UAE is creating a structured gap year programme between high school and adulthood for young Emiratis, backed by the government and tied directly to national workforce priorities. On July 23, following directives from the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the»»»

ROME: The Venice Biennale ‌would undermine its autonomy and freedom of expression if it bowed to European Union pressure to shut Russia out of its events, the foundation’s chairman said on Thursday, criticizing the EU’s recent decision to cut funding. Earlier this week, the EU said it had decided t»»»

Superbrands Romania announces the main results of the research conducted as part of its 12th edition, 2026–2027, “The Innovation Legacy,” which are relevant to the local branding landscape and the key developments across the Consumer and Business sectors. The concept of this edition brings to the f»»»

In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more than 1,000 lives lost. Also, in Kenya, human rights groups warn that political “goons” are increasingly being used to disrupt rallies ahead of elections next year. And, in Senegal, four years after de»»»

Biofarm, one of the leaders of Romania’s pharmaceutical market with uninterrupted operations since 1921, has joined Polpharma Group in a transaction valued at approximately PLN 1.1 billion (EUR 257 million), which Polpharma says reflects its long-term commitment to Romania and its strategy of build»»»

Last Friday, July 17, news filtered through at the Oval that Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers had died, aged 89. A few days earlier, I had wondered about the state of his declining health. It was a sad moment. Along with many others, I am certain beyond doubt that he was the finest all-round cricketer»»»

DUBAI: The Saudi Arabian national football team have jumped three places in the FIFA World Rankings, which were announced this week following the World Cup. Spain, who beat Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to claim their second World Cup triumph, climbed to top spot. The Saudi team are now in 58th place glo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Powering everything from electric vehicles and artificial intelligence to advanced defence systems, critical minerals are fast becoming the world’s new strategic resource. As geopolitical tensions intensify and supply chains become increasingly concentrated, access to these minerals is»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Nasir bin Abdullah Al Misnad Mosque Centre in Al Khor is continuing its 2026 “Our Summer, Our Way” programme, offering a comprehensive mix of educational, faith-based, sports and recreational activities aimed at nurturing young students during the summer break. Organised by the Min»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with Saif Al Ghariya Youth Center, organised the “You Can Do It 2026” event on Tuesday at the Saif Al Ghariya Youth Camp. Fifty young people from youth centers and committees, aged 14-18, participated. The event programme included a diverse ran»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Doha Bank’s strategic transformation journey, the Bank announced yesterday, the launch of a new corporate identity. The new identity reflects the Bank’s evolving position in the market, its forward-looking vision, and its commitment to delivering unmatched customer experienc»»»

DUBAI: Mexican chef Victor Martinez’s journey has been shaped as much by circumstance as by ambition. Hurricanes, specifically, have been a “transformative force” in his life — pushing him toward career-shaping opportunities, he tells Arab News. “I started my culinary journey at 17 (at culinary sch»»»

Dubai: Picture a choir. Now make the youngest voice in it six years old, and the oldest seventeen. Now make every single one of them sing in a language none of them grew up speaking. That's "Junūd al-Imārāt", Soldiers of the Emirates. A tribute song to the UAE's Armed Forces, sung entirely in Arabi»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with the Saif Al Ghariyah Youth Centre, organised the ‘You Can Do It 2026’ event with the participation of 50 young people from youth centres and committees aged 14 to 18 years. Held at the Saif Al Ghariyah Youth Centre, the programme featur»»»

A conference in Ankara has called for a Turkey, Russia, China and Iran alliance to deter the US, yet the sharper argument is that the bloc already functions. The gathering, held under the banner "Alliance to Prevent Great Wars" and organised with the participation of Turkey's Vatan Party, drew some»»»

Dubai: A luxury off-plan apartment in Dubai has sold for Dh166.07 million, reflecting the sustained demand for ultra-prime homes in the emirate. According to data from the Dubai Land Department's Dubai REST application, the apartment is located in Jumeirah Second within the Aman Residences Dubai de»»»

Kinshasa: The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday, according to the latest figures released by health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The DRC Ministry of Health said in its latest situation report released on Wednes»»»

A conference in Ankara has called for a Turkey, Russia, China and Iran alliance to deter the US, yet the sharper argument is that the bloc already functions. The gathering, held under the banner "Alliance to Prevent Great Wars" and organised with the participation of Turkey's Vatan Party, drew some»»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s residential property market continued to post robust price growth through June, led by waterfront communities, while the office sector recorded its first annual decline in leasing activity in years, new data showed. Apartment prices on Yas Island and Al Reem Island each rose abo»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has been forced into a humiliating climbdown over his nomination of chess grandmaster Judit Polgar to become the country’s next president. Amid outrage across Hungary’s stark political divide, Polgar’s rebuttal of Magyar’s offer represents a setback for his cru»»»

Radev Rules Out Bulgarian Territory Being Used for Middle East Military Operations Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria will not allow its territory to be used for military operations in the Middle East, stressing that the planned deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base is intended »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) a leading onshore financial and business centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CCI France Qatar, the French Chamber of Commerce in Qatar, to promote bilateral trade, investment, and business connectivity between Qatar and France. The M»»»

On July 22, 2009, millions of people across Asia sought vantage points to view a rare 6 1/2-minute total solar eclipse, longest of the 21st century. 1 of 3 | A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 44th Fighter Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, releases a flare over Okinawa, Japan, Jul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has concluded its intensive Quranic course in Madinah, held from July 2 to 13, 2026, with the participation of 30 Qatari students from the Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre and A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rawabi Wholesale Division, the FMCG wholesale arm of Al Rawabi Group of Companies, has officially launched its ‘Shop & Win QAR100,000 Worth Gifts’ campaign, a three-month customer rewards initiative offering shoppers the opportunity to win 100 exciting prizes worth a total of QR100,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Institute of Dawah and Islamic Sciences, has organised a specialised educational seminar titled ‘Knowledge Pathway for Imams 2026’ under the theme ‘Parenting… A Responsibility’, as part of its efforts to enhance»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated with a student delegation in the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates recently, alongside student delegations from various Arab countries. The Qatari student delegation inclu»»»

Members of the Pakistani community in Qatar gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to the late Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, honouring his legacy and contributions to Qatar’s transformation and development. The condolence and tribute gathering, organised at the TNG Al Wakra»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has received a generous donation of QR 100,000 from General Takaful Company in support of its humanitarian and development projects. The contribution reflects the company’s commitment to social responsibility and continued support for charitable and huma»»»

The summer activities at Katara, which kicked off with 190 participants taking part in a diverse lineup of cultural, artistic, scientific, educational, and entertainment activities,will continue until July 29. The summer camps organised by the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) are part of its on»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar has sent two identical letters to Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of July, Zenon Mukongo Ngay, rega»»»

LONDON: Antonio Guterres will become the first UN secretary-general to visit Syria since 2009 when he travels there this week for meetings with officials and to endorse the political changes in the country since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. “I’m pleased to inform the Security Coun»»»

Egypt is currently drafting its second five-year National Human Rights Strategy for the 2026-2031 period to consolidate the values of democracy, citizenship, and the rule of law, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty told a European Parliamen»»»

The Commercial International Bank (CIB) reported a resilient financial performance for the first half (H1) of 2026, posting consolidated net profit of EGP 39.3bn, or EGP 10.2 per share, up 18% from the same period last year, despite heightened geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty d»»»

Private outdoor space is becoming an increasingly important factor in property values. According to Otodom, 85% of homes listed for sale include a balcony, terrace, or garden. Balconies are the most common, appearing in 60% of listings, while terraces and gardens account for 13% and 12%, respective»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated with a student delegation in the work of the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child, which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates from July 13 to 19, with the participation of student delegations from various Arab countrie»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has sent two identical letters to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of July, Zenon Mukongo Ngay, r»»»

ACCRA: The ‌head of Africa’s top public health agency said he had written to US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asking him to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda since the country has reported no new infections in about a month. “There is no reason for the US to continue with th»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an initiative by Saudi Aramco, inaugurated the sixth edition of the Children’s Book Fair, taking place from July 20 to 25, 2026. Syria serves as the guest of honor for the sixth edition. Mohsen Mahbash, Charge d’Affaires of the Syrian Emb»»»

After a week of chaos, scandal and protest, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy may sack the controversial military commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and reportedly has acknowledged the effectiveness of ousted ex-Defence Minister Fedorov who has been offered an expanded national security rol»»»

Nhood, the international real estate services and solutions platform, has reinforced its position among Europe’s most recognized retail industry companies by securing 7 nominations at the Solal Awards 2026, the awards that recognise the continent’s best shopping centres’ marketing, innovation and m»»»

The 12th cultural festival, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic, was held in the village of Ulupamir in Van Province, Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by Ruslan Kazakbaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgy»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, honoured the winners of the inaugural Lekhwiya branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, celebrating strong participation from the force’s military an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Members of the expatriate community in Qatar gathered recently at the MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education (Pune University), located in Barwa Commercial Avenue, to offer their condolences and pay tribute to late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The solemn gathering»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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 Programme, a production of Qatar Foundation, young people from around the world are not only learn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Probashi Bondhushava, a Bangladeshi expatriate social and voluntary organisation, has distributed cold drinks and light meals to nearly 200 migrant food delivery riders in Qatar as part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting workers during the summer heat. The programme»»»