Vance and Rubio take different approaches to Lebanon, Iran
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump's national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly different backgrounds an»»»
Europe’s hospitals brace for next heat wave
ORSAY, France: Ice. Urgently and in large quantities. At a Paris-region hospital, emergency medics needed it to plunge patients into cold-water baths to speedily bring down their temperatures so they wouldn’t join the growing tally of dead from a record-smashing heat wave. But lacking an ice-making»»»
Progressives gain ground in Colorado primaries with Denver upset - UPI.com
Voters in Colorado headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the state's primary elections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 1 (UPI) -- Progressives had a big night in Colorado's primaries Tuesday, led by lawyer Melat Kiros, who was poised to unseat 15-term incumbent Rep. »»»
On This Day, July 1: Canada becomes self-governing - UPI.com
On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing state within the British Empire. 1 of 7 | On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing state within the British Empire File Photo by Paul Hanna/UPI | License Photo July 1 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were»»»
State TV cuts short Iran negotiator interview, drawing ire
TEHRAN: Iranian state television on Tuesday cut short the broadcast of an interview with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator in talks with the United States, drawing criticism from his team. “This discussion was delivered to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) more than 2 h»»»
Embassy of China marks 105th CPC anniversary
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Qatar hosted a grand reception yesterday to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), highlighting the country’s remarkable progress and deepening strategic partnership with Qatar. The event w»»»
Qatar National Library launches Summer Membership Campaign
Doha: Qatar National Library has launched its annual Membership Campaign this July, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digital offerings keep eng»»»
The secret lives of Ukraine’s deep-strike drone team
KYIV: Encrypted communications, wives and children in the dark, and spending only in cash — the Ukrainian soldiers behind brazen long-range drone strikes on Russia live their lives almost completely in the shadows. The retaliatory attacks on Russian military sites and oil refineries they carry out »»»
Erdogan seeks to bolster Turkiye’s clout at NATO summit
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to leverage the NATO summit to burnish his international credentials, analysts say, despite mounting scrutiny over a domestic crackdown on political opponents ahead of a presidential election. Hosting the July 7-8 summit offers Ankara a cha»»»
LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is »»»
History-makers DR Congo stand between England and last 16
Doha, Qatar: England’s quest for a first FIFA World Cup title since 1966 enters its most decisive phase today as the Three Lions take on a history-chasing DR Congo side competing in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Thomas Tuchel’s men hav»»»
US envoys meet mediators in Doha as technical meetings continue on key issues: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: The visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Doha is part of meetings with mediators in Qatar to discuss various regional issues, including negotiations with Iran, the Lebanese file, and other matters, said Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Min»»»
Judges strike down Trump's student loan overhaul program
WASHINGTON: A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution. US District Judge Myong Joun in M»»»
Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico City: Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break a 40-year World Cup knockout curse. The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after»»»
Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance
Los Angeles, United States: Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Norway and Mexico both won their opening knockout round games. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals -- making him joint top-s»»»
Pakistani grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported from UK – media
A Pakistani rape gang ringleader convicted of dozens of child offenses in the UK cannot be deported under British immigration law despite being stripped of his citizenship, the Oldham Chronicle newspaper has reported. Shabir Ahmed was a leading figure in the Rochdale grooming gang, which sexually e»»»
New York woman charged with funding Palestine Islamic Jihad - UPI.com
Catherine Beth Washburn, seen here in an undated photo provided by the Justice Department, was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly providing tens of thousands of dollars to a U.S. designated terrorist organization. Photo courtesy Justice Department/Release July 1 (UPI) -- Federal authorities»»»
China’s Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
BEIJING: China’s ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary. Xi did not identify specific opportunities or risks in his 40-minute speech»»»
Takeaways from US Supreme Court: Citizenship, presidential power, voting, immigration
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. But he also emerged from the term with even greater power. His immigration crackdown was»»»
Philippine passport climbs anew: Latest index shows Filipinos can now access 79 destinations
Manila: The Philippine passport has posted another modest improvement in global travel mobility, according to the latest Passport Index dashboard. This highlights gradual gains in visa access even as Filipinos continue to face visa requirements across much of Europe -- particularly the 29-member Sc»»»
Dubai’s student drug reality: Why cases stay low
Dubai: Dubai Police have reaffirmed that student drug abuse in the UAE remains limited to isolated cases and does not reflect a wider social trend, stressing that prevention, early detection and family engagement are key to protecting young people. In a podcast discussion on Arabcast, Brigadier Dr »»»
SCNS gets new head: Maksat Asanaliev appointed to replace Shabdanbekov - | 24.KG
Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov has been relieved of his duties. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. According to sources, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov may continue working in another senior government positio»»»
An Egypt-Türkiye reset could anchor a new regional order
On 20 June 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi drew a red line around the Libyan cities of Sirte and al-Jufra, threatening to intervene militarily if Türkiye-backed forces crossed it. In so doing, he set Cairo on a collision course with Ankara. A year earlier, after the former Egyptian Pr»»»
New look, same mission: Sharjah police unveil airport uniform
Sharjah: Sharjah Police has unveiled a new official uniform for airport police personnel as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational readiness, improve workplace conditions and strengthen the quality of security services provided to travellers. The new uniform was launched by Lieutenant Gener»»»
Trump disclosure shows billions in income after return to White House - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on vehicle repairs in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A financial disclosure made public on Tuesday shows that Trump reported more than $2 billion last year in income and revenue. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License P»»»
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
WASHINGTON: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly different ba»»»
Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender athletes from female sports
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can forbid biological males from competing as females in school and college sports. US President Donald Trump hailed the ruling as a “big win.” In a unanimous verdict on Tuesday, the court’s nine justices concluded that state bans on transgender athletes c»»»
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly differ»»»
Supreme Court to consider challenge to semiautomatic weapon bans - UPI.com
Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, left, speaks with Chief Justice John Roberts in January 2025 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced that it will decide if states and cities can bar people from owning semiautomatic weapons, including AR-15-sty»»»
Judge orders Trump to stop trying to end Hudson tunnel funding - UPI.com
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks about the Hudson tunnel project in 2023 at Hudson Yards train yard in New York City. On Tuesday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to permanently stop trying to halt funding for the project. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 30 (»»»
Czech Republic moves to strip Zelensky of top honor over tribute to Nazi war criminals
A Czech coalition party will seek to strip Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of the country’s highest state honor after he named a military unit after a World War II nationalist formation accused of Nazi-era atrocities, local media have reported. Zelensky last month signed a decree granting the unit the »»»
Court of Appeal orders release of Wadie Jary in case involving initial 6-month prison sentence
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal decided on Tuesday, following the hearing, to release Wadie Jary in a case in which he had initially been sentenced to six months in prison on charges of a public official...»»»
NASA robot rescue mission sets sights on a space telescope plummeting to Earth
US space agency NASA is preparing to launch a robotic rescue mission to haul an ageing telescope into a higher orbit to save it from burning up as it falls back down to Earth. The next launch attempt is set for Wednesday after a previous liftoff was pushed back due to the weather. NASA is set»»»
House Republican leaders cancel votes, head home after members halt business - UPI.com
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson waits June 24 for President Donald Trump to speak at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Johnson sent House lawmakers home for a long holiday recess Tuesday after some Republican members voted again»»»
A viral sunset, the Milky Way and dueling meteor showers are coming in July - UPI.com
A skateboarder captures content with a cellphone while riding on 42nd street for a Manhattanhenge sunset event in New York City on May 28. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July will bring a mix of easy-to-see sky events, from a sunset spectacle in New York City to shooting stars at »»»
First hydrogen bus hits streets of Krakow. One costs PLN 2.93 mln
MPK Kraków has begun operating its own hydrogen-powered buses. Ten Polish-made NesoBus vehicles, produced by PAK-PCE Polski Autobus Wodorowy, were presented on June 30 at the Płaszów bus depot and immediately entered service on routes 123, 148, 158, 162 and 307. Each 12-meter bus can carry 88 passe»»»
Accounting offices freezing salaries, but looking for digital talent
According to fillup k24’s “Barometer of Polish Accountants’ Sentiment 2026,” 61.6% of finance and accounting firms struggle to recruit qualified employees. At the same time, 51.4% of accounting offices and finance departments do not plan to increase employment, while 39.4% do not expect pay raises.»»»
QNL launches summer membership campaign with chance to win iPad
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library has launched its annual Membership Campaign this July, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digita»»»
Former Sunak aide pleads guilty over insider UK election bets
A former Conservative lawmaker who served as the closest parliamentary aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pleaded guilty to using insider information to place bets on the date of the 2024 UK general election. Craig Williams admitted the offense at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday,»»»
TikTok settles with minor plaintiff ahead of second trial over child harm: law firm
CHICAGO: TikTok has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, a spokesperson for a law firm representing the plaintiff said Tuesday. The settlement was reached in principle but the details have not yet been finalized, according to a spokesperson»»»
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states’ claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 US state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and knowingly concealing the harm from the public. In a decision late Monday, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, Ca»»»
Refinancing conquers mortgage market, demand for new loans growing economy
n May, Polish banks and credit unions issued over PLN 13 bln in housing loans for another consecutive month, with the average mortgage reaching a record PLN 476,140, up 8.1% y/y. Loan value rose 59% y/y, while the number of loans increased 47% to 27,600. Refinancing now accounts for one-third of cu»»»
AFI Poland preparing further developments in real estate, including mixed-use projects
AFI Poland is preparing further expansion on the Polish real estate market, focusing on PRS, mixed-use projects, and premium apartments for sale. The company plans to grow in Poland’s largest cities and is also considering entering new agglomerations. Its strategy is centered on multifunctional urb»»»
Expert: Poland’s entry into eurozone could lower mortgage costs
Joining the eurozone could improve housing affordability in Poland mainly by lowering mortgage costs, according to Damian Tomasik, CEO of Alter Investment. He argues that the key issue is not only apartment prices, but monthly loan payments. Polish mortgage rates are currently around 5-6%, compared»»»
Polish gaming slowing down, but Artifex Mundi is growing
Artifex Mundi is standing out in Poland’s struggling gaming sector, where shares of several major studios, including CD Projekt, Huuuge, Bloober, PlayWay, Ten Square Games, 11 bit studios, CI Games, and PCF Group, have weakened. The company’s share price has risen almost 90% from its December 2025 »»»
Refinancing conquers mortgage market, demand for new loans growing
According to fillup k24’s “Barometer of Polish Accountants’ Sentiment 2026,” 61.6% of finance and accounting firms struggle to recruit qualified employees. At the same time, 51.4% of accounting offices and finance departments do not plan to increase employment, while 39.4% do not expect pay raises.»»»
FDA: Nicotine pouch maker can advertise some as safer than cigarettes - UPI.com
People walk past a tobacco and vaping store in January 2020 in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it will allow the maker of ZYN nicotine pouches to advertise some of its products as safer to use than cigarettes. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE June 30 (UPI»»»
US Supreme Court lifts campaign spending restrictions ahead of midterms
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates, in a case that could impact November's midterm elections. The conservative-dominated top court ruled 6-3 that the limits on coordinated campaign spendin»»»
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives. The court, in an eagerly awaited decision on the final day of its term, ruled 6-3 to maintain the right to American citizenship fo»»»
UN aid chief warns El-Obeid risks becoming ‘another El-Fasher’ as drone strikes escalate in Sudan
NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top humanitarian official warned on Tuesday that there was a risk El-Obeid, the besieged capital of Sudan’s North Kordofan region, would become “another El-Fasher,” as escalating drone strikes and a deteriorating humanitarian situation threaten hundreds of thousands of civil»»»