Qatar's government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the »»»

New Delhi, India: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian fo»»»

Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the era of one-sided deals is over, warning that parties must honor their commitments or face the consequences of failing to do so. In a post on X on Sunday, Ghalibaf wrote, “The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you»»»

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Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new U.S. strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. Sirens and explosions were heard in Qatar,»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf nation into a major global player in energy, diplomacy, media and international investment, has died at the age of 74, Qatar’s state news agency announced on Sunday. No cause of death was immediately given. »»»

Manila: A century after it helped electrify Baguio City, the Philippines' summer capital, the historic Asin Hydropower System remains idle. Now, it's caught in a web of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles and competing claims over land and water. The latest setback came this week when the Baguio Cit»»»

Investment fraud driven by promises of fast and guaranteed returns has become one of the most widespread forms of financial deception in the digital age. Fraudsters exploit individuals’ desire to generate high returns in a short period, using social media, misleading advertisements, and fake online»»»

Dubai: The Middle East edged closer to a wider regional conflict on Sunday after Iran struck a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the biggest US military response since the collapse of the ceasefire. American forces launched strikes on about 140 Iranian military targets, while Teh»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public against investment fraud, cautioning that promises of fast and guaranteed profits are often used to lure victims and steal their money. The ministry identified five warning signs of investment scams: pressure or encouragement to make an »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced that the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be held after Maghrib prayer today, Sunday, July 12, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, after which his body will be laid to rest in Lusail Cemetery. The Ami»»»

The Institute for Road Safety (IRT), Bulgaria's leading non-governmental road safety organization, has called in a position, released on Sunday, for an urgent investigation into what it says are striking similarities between two fatal crashes involving heavy trucks on the Trakia Motorway, accusing »»»

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Kyiv and the European Union to advance their arms and defence strategies to increase production as much as possible, engineer European production and innovation possibilities, and lessen their dependence on the United States. Author: Peyman Pejman Some in H»»»

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of the Emir's father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his sympathy to Sheikh Tamim and the Al Thani fa»»»

The Ivaylovgrad–Kyprinos border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece was closed to traffic on Sunday due to a protest by farmers demanding that trucks weighing more than 3.5 tonnes be allowed to use the crossing. Traffic was blocked as part of a coordinated protest announced in advance by the Ivayl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tributes and condolences poured in from world leaders following the passing of Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting all segments of society and fostering a culture of inclusion, QIIB has successfully concluded a specialised employee training programme “Effective Communication and Interaction with People with Disabilities,” delivered in collaboration wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The four-year-old filly Fakhira confirmed her considerable talent with a determined victory win the 1900m contest, the Gr.1 (PA) Criterium Des Pouliches - Yas Racing at La Teste. A race for Purebred Arabian fillies and mares aged four and older, bringing her record to three wins from f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated world football with a squad overflowing with talent. They climbed to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, produced some of the game’s finest players and »»»

India has condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued while one remains missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation and has thank»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of transformation with the launch of the Startup Egypt Platform, a national initiative designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate entrepreneurial growth. By combining government support with private-sector expertise, the platform offers a unifi»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s agricultural exports have surpassed 5.8 million tons so far this year amid rising global demand, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced. This reflects the country's success in developing the agricultural sector and enhancing its competitiveness on t»»»

Arab Finance: Maersk will resume transits through the Suez Canal on its Middle East–US East Coast (MECL) service, a shift in its network after months of rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to regional security concerns, as per a statement. The first westbound sailing via the Suez Can»»»

Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "polit»»»

LOS ANGELES: Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff. Referee Mike Beltran stopped the mixed martial arts welterweight contest at U»»»

“Welcome to Egypt, the cradle of civilization and welcome to New Suez Canal , a crucial artery of global trade,”. That was the opening speech addressed by Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish, of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the man in charge of the project, noting that the key development to Egypt prog»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi visited the drilling operations site of the “Velox-1X” exploration well onboard the drillship Stena Ice MAX, according to a statement. The well is being executed by Shell in the North Cleopatra concession within the Herodotus Ba»»»

In a way, politics will always be part of football. The game’s importance to fans makes it inevitable. This is why prime ministers and presidents like to declare themselves fans of one team or another, even if sometimes they forget which club they support between interviews. Cue a gentle cough in t»»»

Firefighters gained the upper hand on wildfires in Spain on Saturday, aided by better weather conditions. Around 500 firefighters are battling the blaze that erupted Thursday in the southern region of Andalusia. At least 12 people have died since the fire started, according to officials, and anothe»»»

Major oil companies are sounding the alarm as the resumption of US-Iran hostilities threatens to tighten global energy supplies and push prices higher. Italian energy giant Eni warned that the situation could deteriorate in the short term amid declining global oil reserves and increased competition»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until US intervention in the region ends. The IRGC said that Iranian forces had been forced to strike a vessel attempting to transit the strait via an unauthorized route with its systems turned off, thus s»»»

NEW YORK — Global stock markets rose slightly on Friday as investors digested a wave of corporate announcements, while the Nasdaq failed to get a major boost from the solid debut of South Korean chip titan SK hynix on Wall Street.The supplier of advanced memory chips used for AI technology raised $»»»

PARIS, France — The International Energy Agency said recently that "a recovery" in global oil demand had started as supplies tentatively start moving through the strategic Strait of Hormuz again and prices ease."A recovery in world oil demand is underway, with consumption set to rise from its May n»»»

AMMAN — The Innovative Start-ups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has entered into a strategic partnership with Saudi Technology Ventures (STV) capital firm to strengthen the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up ecosystem in Jordan and support the growth of AI companies across the Middle East and beyond.The p»»»

US and Iranian leaders traded threats on Saturday, after exchanges of fire rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending the war. US President Donald Trump threatened further missile attacks against Iran, and Tehran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father an»»»

Abu Dhabi: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Sunday, with inland temperatures reaching up to 47°C and humid conditions forecast overnight and into Monday morning in some coastal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are expect»»»

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal against bitter rivals England. Fans»»»

A Paris court handed a school monitor an 18-month suspended prison sentence on Friday for sexually abusing a kindergarten-age child. It's the first such guilty verdict since the French capital was rocked by a wave of allegations of child sex abuse by non-teaching staff in Paris's public school syst»»»

The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, closed early on Saturday as France was hit by its third heatwave since May. Across the country, many towns have also cancelled their fireworks displays for Bastille Day due to increased fires and dry c»»»

More than 90,000 people in Taiwan fled their homes as Typhoon Bavi lashed the island with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, after cutting power to thousands in Japan's Okinawa islands as it bore down on eastern China. More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the governme»»»

WENZHOU, China: Emergency crews across China's east coast cleared roads strewn with fallen trees on Sunday after Typhoon Bavi — the strongest storm to hit the country this year — swept ashore, triggering flooding and landslides after forcing nearly two million people to evacuate. Bavi weakened to a»»»

DUBAI: Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, widening its military campaign across the Gulf only hours after the United States carried out a third round of airstrikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on commercial sh»»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates defence ministry said Sunday that air defences were engaging missile and drone threats, while neighbouring Bahrain sounded air raid sirens after the United States struck Iran following an attack in the Hormuz strait. The UAE defence ministry said sounds heard across »»»

Tensions across the Gulf have escalated after the United States launched new strikes on Iran following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by announcing the closure of the strategic waterway, raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and key s»»»

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated after Washington launched new strikes on Tehran following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by announcing the closure of the strategic waterway, raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies »»»

Enrique Tarrio called the dismissal of charges against his fellow Proud Boys vindication and a victory for the group. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Top members of the far-right group Proud Boys had their convictions dismissed on Friday, ending the federal case »»»

Pfizer has officially announced the appointment of Amr Seif as the Regional Director for Egypt, Levant, and Iraq, effective September 15. In this pivotal role, Amr will helm the company’s operations across the region and champion various initiatives that bring cutting-edge scientific innovations in»»»

Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway i»»»