The Peninsula 21m

Awqaf Ministry organises intensive Quran programme in Madinah for outstanding Qatari students

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has launched an intensive Quran programme in Madinah for 30 outstanding Qatari students from Al Noor Educational Quranic Centre and Al Emadi Educational Quranic Centre, as part of»»»

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UPI 22m

On This Day, July 6: Naval Academy admits women for first time - UPI.com

On July 6, 1976, women were first admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy. The other military academies soon followed suit. 1 of 6 | Graduates celebrate after throwing their caps to conclude the U.S. Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

African football’s breakthrough moment: Continent’s stars shine bright at World Cup

Doha, Qatar: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 underway, African teams have delivered one of the most memorable performances in the tournament’s history. With 10 nations representing the continent in the expanded 48-team format, CAF teams shattered records by sending a staggering nine into t»»»

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Arab News 48m

Oil drifts down after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets

PERTH/SINGAPORE: Oil prices ​inched lower on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August ‌while exports from key producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering, potentially adding to global supplies. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or 0.47 percent, to $71.78 a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Government centers deliver 38,980 services in May

Doha, Qatar: The Government services centers delivered nearly 39,000 services to citizens and residents of Qatar during May this year, according to the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB). In alignment with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy, CGB continues to mon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s DMCC gives cybersecurity firms a dedicated new platform

Dubai: DMCC has launched DMCC Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity vertical, after its technology sector crossed 4,000 companies and became the largest and fastest-growing segment in the business district. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new vertical will support more »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai property buyers return in June after softer May sales

Dubai: Dubai’s residential property market recorded sales worth Dh221.3 billion across almost 79,200 transactions in the first half of 2026, according to real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figures point »»»

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Arab News 2h

Duterte ally arrested over plunder charge ahead of impeachment trial

MANILA: A Philippine senator who is an ally of Vice President Sara Duterte was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment trial that could determine Duterte’s political future. Senator Rodante Marcoleta was due to sit as a senator-judge on Monda»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israel government says it will defy Supreme Court ruling on media regulator

JERUSALEM: Israeli cabinet members on Sunday voted to defy a Supreme Court decision regarding the country’s broadcast regulator, raising concerns of a constitutional crisis. This is the first time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has flouted a Supreme Court ruling, although it has cla»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi gets a bigger role in the global LNG market

Dubai: ADNOC has launched a global liquefied natural gas marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market, bringing together the LNG marketing activities of ADNOC Gas and XRG with ADNOC Trading’s trading capabilities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new pl»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

President to Magyar: no constitutional grounds to remove me

The proposal for the seventeenth amendment to the Basic Law — which would terminate the current president's mandate — cannot in any way be described as a solution consistent with the rule of law, Hungary's president stated in an interview published on Sunday on the website of the Polish conservativ»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines: Why was Senator Marcoleta arrested, what it means for Sara Duterte's impeachment trial

Manila: Philippine Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was arrested Monday after the anti-graft court ordered his detention on non-bailable plunder charges, a dramatic development that immediately altered the political landscape as the Senate prepared to convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara D»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE students beat global averages in IB results despite exam cancellations

Dubai: Several schools in the UAE have reported strong International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results, with some students achieving perfect scores, following a final academic year disrupted by regional conflict. Exams were cancelled across the UAE and wider Gulf after the US-Israel-Ir»»»

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Arab News 3h

Verdict expected in Austrian trial of Syrian ex-general accused of torture

VIENNA: A former general and a former Syrian police officer will hear on Monday in Vienna whether they have been found guilty of torturing opponents of Bashar Assad’s regime. The trial was the latest to see suspects from the Syrian civil war tried in European courts under the legal tool of universa»»»

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Arab News 4h

Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite ‘meltdowns’ on Center Court

LONDON: After all the records Novak Djokovic has broken, the latest one left him rather unimpressed — even though he surpassed his great rival Roger Federer. Djokovic set a men’s record for most match wins at Wimbledon after overcoming a surprisingly tough challenge from 132nd-ranked qualifier Roma»»»

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Arab News 4h

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop ‘dodgy funding’

LONDON: Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called “dodgy funding.” Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign financial inte»»»

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Arab News 4h

Philippine impeachment court to open politically volatile trial of vice president

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. More than 6,000 police officer»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday posted a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, waving before boarding an Air Force One that had been spray-painted with graffiti. It came months after another racist post by the president that showed the couple as»»»

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Arab News 4h

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands ‘loyalty’ and not just burden-sharing

ANKARA, Turkiye: Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade US President Donald Trump from acting on threats t»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Why UAE shoppers are paying more for Pakistani mangoes this summer

Dubai: Pakistani mangoes are costing UAE shoppers more this summer, but retailers say demand remains strong as residents continue to buy one of the season’s most popular fruits despite tighter supply and higher freight costs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retailers s»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Five things to know about the Philippines's VP and her impeachment

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was riding high not so long ago, sailing to a landslide 2022 election victory with then-ally President Ferdinand Marcos, while also being seen as a near-lock to succeed him. Four years later, the alliance between their powerful families lies in ruins and she i»»»

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RT 5h

EU is moving from ‘let’s trade’ to ‘let’s go to war’, ex-Austrian FM Karin Kneissl says

The European Union has abandoned its historic focus on trade and begun to increasingly define itself in terms of its military and geopolitical priorities, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl told RT in an interview on Saturday. She made the remark days after Russian President Vladimir Pu»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Manila: The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. More than 6,000 police officers, including »»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

Managing Egypt’s debt towards safety in points

1- This is the first decline to occur since 2010. This means that, for the first time Egyptian GDP has grown faster than debt growth. This means for the first time in 7 years we can overcome the bleeding of debt accumulation. 2- This is clear in the table above that we were achieving very good rate»»»

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Arab News 8h

Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals

LONDON: When power meets power, getting in the first blow can sometimes be the key. In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, that was Naomi Osaka’s strategy against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the most highly awaited matchup of Wimbledon so far this year. Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in »»»

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Arab News 8h

FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

SEATTLE: US President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals, received a red card for stepping awkward»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Mbappe after win over Paraguay: ‘We can play dirty football too’

DPA Philadelphia France superstar Kylian Mbappe said “we know how to play dirty football too” and praised his team for keeping it cool and not falling for Paraguay’s attempts to provoke fights and fouls. “They thought we’d come out to play in tuxedos, that we’d just come out to pull off fancy moves»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Labour law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations

QNA Doha The amendments to Labour Law No. 9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004, issued by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competit»»»

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UPI 9h

Democrat Mallory McMorrow bows out of Mich. senate primary race - UPI.com

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow is shown holding up a copy of conservative agenda Project 2025 at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug.19, 2024. On Sunday she announced the suspension of her campaign for Michigan's vacant U.S. Senate seat. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Mazzraty ‘Partners in Motion’ initiative to support retailers

Tribune News Network Doha In line with its commitment to supporting local businesses and contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030, Mazzraty, under Arab Qatari Dairy Products, has launched “Mazzraty Partners in Motion”, a new initiative designed to empower retail partners with sustainable solution»»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

Ancient Tomb Discovery in Minya Reveals Early Evolution of Egyptian Funerary Architecture

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered two Early Dynastic tombs dating to c. 3100–2686 BC at Gabal El-Teir, a limestone escarpment overlooking the Nile in Minya Governorate, in a discovery offering rare evidence of the transition from Predynastic burial traditions to the increasingly sophisticated »»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

Egyptian Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Mixed Performance

In a week defined by fluctuating dynamics, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) concluded its trading session on a positive note on November 21st. The main benchmark index, EGX30, experienced a slight uptick, rising by 0.14% to reach 30,631.8 points. This performance aligns with the broader trend of recove»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

SJC, Qatar Charity launch humanitarian partnership to protect, support custodial children

DOHA: The Enforcement Court and the Alaqraboon Center of Qatar Charity signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at providing an integrated support system for custodial children, which contributes to promoting a healthy upbringing environment for them and supporting their social and psychological ne»»»

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Arab News 11h

What Hussam Abu Safiya’s case shows about the limits of international pressure

LONDON: The image of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking toward Israeli forces before his arrest on Dec. 27, 2024, became one of the defining images of the Gaza war. New allegations about the Palestinian doctor’s treatment in Israeli custody have renewed calls for his release and raised fresh questions a»»»

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Arab News 11h

More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey

ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 ‌people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next ​week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Emirati boy, 7, dies in Tunisia road accident during family holiday

Ras Al Khaimah: A family holiday that was meant to bring loved ones together after years of separation ended in heartbreak when a seven-year-old Emirati boy was killed in a road accident while visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings. Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehi, from Ghalilah i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Says Constitutional Court Judge Atanasova May Have Used Two Passports in Peevski Flight Case

Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova may have used both her personal and diplomatic passports for travel, which was improper, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said in a television interview on Sunday. Demerdzhiev was commenting on flights involving MRF Chair Delyan Peevski and Atanas»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Excelling students and their families reflect as General Secondary Certificate results are released

Doha: The long wait was finally over as Qatar's secondary school students received their results for the 2025-2026 academic year on Thursday, marking the end of years of pursuing knowledge, perseverance and countless hours of studying. For many high-achieving students, it was a euphoric moment of r»»»

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France24 12h

Marine Le Pen faces key appeal ruling over 2027 presidential bid

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen faces a key ruling next week that will determine if she can run in the 2027 presidential elections, in what is seen as her best chance at the top job. A lower court handed the 57-year-old politician a five-year ban from public office last year and a two-year s»»»

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TAP 12h

Tunisia to host 4th TOP Congress of AISCCUF from July 8 to 10

Tunis, July 5 (TAP) - The city of Hammamet will host the 4th edition of the (TOP) Congress of Young Auditors of the Association of Francophone Supreme Audit Institutions (AISCCUF) from July 8 to 10.This new edition, organised by Tunisia’s Court of...»»»

Arab News 12h

‘Tough’ Leclerc delivers Ferrari’s 250th win with victory in British GP

SILVERSTONE: Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a dramatic and at times controversial race that ended behind a safety car after series leader Kimi Antonelli was hit by mechanical problems. The 28-year-old Monegasque fini»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Spain's Rodri warns Portugal best yet to come at World Cup

Dallas: Spain captain Rodri warned Portugal on the eve of Monday's World Cup last-16 clash that the European champions can still get a lot better. Spain, one of the favourites in North America, were held to a shock 0-0 draw with debutants Cape Verde to open their title charge. They then beat Saudi »»»

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Arab News 14h

Jordan foils 2 narcotic smuggling attempts along eastern front

LONDON: Jordanian authorities intercepted on Sunday two attempts to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics along the eastern front using electronically directed balloons. Border Guard forces thwarted the attempts in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Department, seizing the drugs, according to Jo»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

France show they can ditch flair and win a different way in World Cup quest

Philadelphia: Tournament favourites France will go into their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco with their confidence further bolstered by the manner in which they saw off Paraguay on Saturday, as Didier Deschamps' team showed they are happy to "get their hands dirty" as well as play brillian»»»

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Arab News 14h

Bahraini court holds hearing for 19 people accused of supporting IRCG

LONDON: Bahrain’s High Criminal Court held its first hearing on Sunday in a national security case involving 19 people accused of belonging to a “terrorist” organization linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The individuals are accused of undermining national unity, attempting to alte»»»

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Ya Libnan 14h

U.S. officials believed Israel was plotting to kill Iranian negotiators – Ya Libnan

Share: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left, with Abbas Araghchi, center, traveled to Switzerland in June for a second in-person meeting with Vice President JD Vance and the American delegation.Credit…Pool photo by Urs Flueeler Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad»»»

Gulf News 14h

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj pulled from ZEE5 two days after release

Dubai: After a four-year struggle with India’s film certification process, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj (previously titled Punjab 95) was briefly released on OTT platform ZEE5 in India before being taken down two days later, Indian media reports said. Also Read: Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni»»»

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France24 14h

Forest fires threaten Tour de France stage, ravage southern Europe

Wildfires sweeping southern France are threatening a stage of the Tour de France, with officials set to decide later Sunday whether Monday's race can proceed. The blaze, which has already scorched 1,500 hectares near the Pyrenees, is part of a wider wave of fires across southern Europe fuelled by e»»»

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Gulf News 15h

British politician Nigel Farage faces fresh investigation calls over alleged gifts

London: British politician Nigel Farage on Sunday faced fresh allegations over non-disclosure of gifts after a newspaper reported a convicted fraudster paid for his security and staff before he became an MP. An MP said he had asked parliament's standards commissioner to investigate the new claims a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 15h

Temporary tax card to be issued for 8 months to facilitate business establishment, licensing procedures: ETA CEO

In line with the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to remove procedural obstacles and facilitate company establishment, Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that amendments to certain provisions of the Unified Tax Procedures Law (Law No. 206 of 2020) include the introduc»»»

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