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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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, »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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...»»»
‘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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Iranian mourners call for revenge for slain supreme leader (VIDEOS)
A week-long funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun in Iran, with thousands of mourners urging the country’s authorities to exact revenge on the US and Israel for his killing. The burial ceremonies come more than four months after Khamenei was assassinated on February 28»»»
Scandal erupts in Poland over ‘secret’ Patriot missile delivery to Ukraine
The parliamentary opposition in Poland has demanded answers from the government of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after reports of a secret delivery of in-demand Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. On Saturday, several Polish social media accounts, including prominent blogger Pawel Sokala, »»»
Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei
Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as»»»
Inside the new fight to expose MKULTRA, the CIA’s mind-control program
A decorated US Air Force serviceman with no history of violence suddenly abducted, raped and murdered a three-year-old girl. When a search party found Jimmy Shaver wandering near San Antonio, Texas, he appeared to be in a trance, unable to explain where he was or how he had gotten there. After his »»»
Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid
Paris' appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential contenders can run in next year’s election.»»»
UAE IB results 2026: Schools report top scores despite cancelled exams
Dubai: UAE schools are marking a standout year as the May 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) results begin rolling in, with early data showing students performing well above the global average. Several schools have already reported students achieving the maximum possible score of 45 points, alon»»»
President Sulyok hits back at PM Magyar's constitutional overhaul: "I have no reason to resign"
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has sharply criticised the government’s proposed 17th amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law, arguing that the plan to terminate his mandate is incompatible with the principles of the rule of law. Speaking to the Polish conservative weekly Do Rzeczy, Sulyok said the»»»
Egypt coordinates to issue freedom of information law, open media dialogue
Egypt is coordinating to expedite the issuance of a freedom of information law and establish sustainable, off-budget funding for public service media, following presidential directives to open objective media dialogue that includes opposing views. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister o»»»
Saudi youth explore space, AI at Jeddah future innovator challenge
JEDDAH: The Space Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit focused on expanding youth participation in the space economy, launched the Space Prize KSA Future Innovator Challenge at Effat University in Jeddah on Sunday, bringing together students aged 12 to 18 for a three-day program focused on space, t»»»
Tennis Player Ivanov Receives International Tennis Federation Junior World Champion Award
Ivan Ivanov received the 2025 International Tennis Federation junior world champion award at the World Tennis Champions Awards ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on Sunday. Ivanov is the first Bulgarian tennis player to receive the prestigious International Tennis Federation award»»»
Labour Law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations
Doha, Qatar: 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 HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competitivenes»»»
From Raja ball boy to World Cup hero: The rise of Soufiane Rahimi
RIYADH: When Ismael Saibari clutched the back of his right thigh just 22 minutes into Morocco’s FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Canada, alarm bells started ringing. In a tournament where the Atlas Lions’ glaring weakness had been converting golden chances, losing their top scorer was the l»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,798
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 28.01 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 10,798.97. The benchmark index recorded a total trading turnover of SR3.03 billion ($808 million), with 103 stocks advancing and 153 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu also»»»
Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
TEL AVIV: The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor who was seized by Israeli forces 18 months ago said his client has been abused in captivity and is in critical condition, according to the human rights group representing him.Hussam Abu Safiya, who served as director of the Kamal Adwan Hospita»»»
Labour Law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balanced labour relations
DOHA: The amendments to Labour Law No9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No14 of 2004, issued by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competitiveness»»»
Threat of Disintegration Hanging Over Ukraine Amid Polish Land Claims - Kremlin Spokesman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A threat of disintegration hangs over Ukraine because Poland is convinced that swathes of western Ukraine are actually Polish territories, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. "They are absolutely convinced that a significant part of Ukraine is actually Polish land. So»»»
French new labor law applies less employer restrictions, Egyptian law applies more, yet both target increasing employment
Unemployment rate in France has been sustained at an alarming level of above 8% since the second half of the 1980s. It is currently at 9.7% with companies finding difficulties hiring even with the presence of offers which means for economists that France is hitting up against structural unemploymen»»»
Nepal PM marks 100 days with fast change and few words
Kathmandu, Nepal: One hundred days after taking power promising sweeping reform, Nepal's 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has upended the government while remaining an elusive public figure. The former mayor of Kathmandu, better known as "Balen", reached the milestone on Sunda»»»
11-year-old to face trial in Karachi Gul Plaza fire that killed 72
KARACHI: An 11-year-old boy is set to be tried in connection with the devastating Gul Plaza Shopping Centre fire that killed 72 people, according to a charge sheet filed in court, Dawn reported. The charge sheet, submitted by the investigating officer through in-charge district prosecutor Abdul Raz»»»
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Will the far-right leader be barred from the French presidency?
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political fate will be decided on Tuesday when a Paris appeals court rules on whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential elections, a verdict with major implications for France's future. Le Pen is appealing her 2025 conviction for embezzling European Pa»»»
Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence
The shockwave following the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in May has continued to echo across France, with tens of thousands of people across the country marching on Saturday in support of what organisers call a comprehensive law against sexual violence. Tens of thousands of people demonst»»»
Araghchi to Resistance Allies: Iran Seeks End to Lebanon War, Vows Continued Support for Palestine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi to Resistance Allies: Iran Seeks End to Lebanon War, Vows Continued Support for Palestine 05-07-2026 12:46 PM Iranian Foreign Mini»»»