The Royal Navy has been reduced to the worst state in British history, retired chief of the Naval Staff, Lord Alan West, has told the Sun. London now operates the smallest fleet ever, according to the outlet. A total of nine ships have been scrapped over the past two years under Prime Minister Keir»»»

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»»»

Volunteers and local residents, under the supervision of the Venezuelan government, are shown collecting and distributing aid to those affected by the twin June 24 earthquakes. The death toll was revised upwards to 3,342 on Sunday. Photo by Government Ministry of Information (Venezuela)/UPI | Licen»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Sunday it has named its first-ever resident ambassador to Slovenia, signalling a diplomatic reset after Ljubljana’s change of government. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured under the previous center-left government of prime minister Robert Golob, which had charact»»»

CARACAS: Venezuela’s interim president said Sunday the country would not descend into social unrest after the twin earthquakes which killed nearly 3,000 and left thousands more missing. One of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters, the June 24 shocks collapsed scores of buildings, leaving thou»»»

Manila: Super Typhoon Bavi has intensified into one of the most powerful tropical cyclones on Earth this year, reaching Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds of 285 km/h (180 mph) and an estimated minimum central pressure of 901 millibars, as it bears down on the Mariana Islands with pot»»»

The nations of Europe have been degraded to the status of Third World countries due to their failed immigration policies, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump took a step back from celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence to take ano»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised for its continued efforts to transform transaction banking services, receiving two major awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale Banking Awards 2026. The Group was n»»»

QNA Doha Al Dana Girls Center, under Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth, launched its summer camp in Doha on Sunday. The event marked Arab Youth Day and was held under the theme “From Dialogue to Change”. It reflects the centre’s mission to empower young people, strengthen their role in national »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in association with the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a solemn condolence meeting at Kanjani Hall of the Integrated Indian Community Centre (IICC), Al Thumama, to pay tribute to the 12 Indian nationals who lost their liv»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Department, concluded its summer training programme for students of Qatar University (QU) and University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with the participation of 30 male and female »»»

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»»»

QNA Doha The summer activities at Katara kicked off with 190 participants taking part in a diverse line-up of cultural, artistic, scientific, educational, and entertainment activities that will continue until July 29. The participants are enrolled in 11 diverse summer camps focused on tradition, ar»»»

Washington, July 5 (SANA) African economies will continue to pay the price of the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East, despite the recent decline in prices following the interim US-Iran agreement on June 18, according to data from Oxford Economics cited by CNN Business. The sharp r»»»

Riyadh, July 5 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Sunday with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and their countries‘ efforts to support regional security and stability, »»»

BERLIN — Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war.Ministers from key OPEC+ countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on Sunday and "decided to implement a production adj»»»

OXFORD: By the time Arwa Elrayess’s presidency of the Oxford Union drew to a close, she had become one of the most divisive student figures in Britain. Her name had ricocheted through newspapers and political debate, far beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires. Critics accused the 20-year-old of legitimizi»»»

A military-grade aerial drone has been discovered washed ashore on a beach on the Black Sea Coast of Türkiye, Ihlas News Agency (IHA) has reported. The UAV was spotted by local residents in the Filyos district of Zonguldak province, who called emergency services, the agency said in an article on Su»»»

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»»»

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, »»»

KYIV: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv and Moscow’s troops were still battling for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, which the Kremlin has claimed it has captured. Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the outpost — on the way to important hubs in the Donetsk regio»»»

KYIV: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv and Moscow’s troops were still battling for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, which the Kremlin has claimed it has captured. Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the outpost — on the way to important hubs in the Donetsk regio»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday that he will travel to Türkiye early on Monday to attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit before remaining in the country for a four-day family holiday with his two sons. The prime minister shared the details in a Faceb»»»

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»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»

Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah have been urged to avoid peak travel periods, follow designated diversion routes and plan journeys in advance as new traffic diversions come into effect under the Al Taawun Tunnel development project. The advisory follows the implementation of temporary traffic changes»»»

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»»»

The images emerging from Tehran are striking. Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black have gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla for the funeral and lying in state of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his assassination on the opening day of a war between Iran and the United States on F»»»

Author: AUSTIN GALLAGHER An ocean encounter with a shark is one of nature’s most awesome experiences. There is no better way to understand sharks than to get up close and personal with great whites, hammerheads, and tiger sharks. “The Shark Watcher’s Manual” provides a complete handbook for encount»»»

In a city where new dining concepts seem to emerge almost weekly, Swordfish distinguishes itself by blending Mediterranean cuisine with Asian and Middle Eastern influences while delivering a culinary experience that does not disappoint. Located in Jeddah’s Ash Shati district, Swordfish is both a re»»»

HEBRON: The director of the tourism and antiquities directorate in Hebron, Jabr Al-Rajoub, said Israeli authorities are moving forward with a plan to assert control over 142 archaeological sites in the governorate by transferring their administration from military authorities to a civilian body aff»»»

The New York Fire Department responded to a crashed seaplane in the East River on Sunday. At least two people are being evaluated for minor injuries. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- A seaplane crash landed into the East River in New York City on Sunday and at least »»»

AMMAN — The value of exports covered by certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) increased by 25.2 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year.According to chamber data, exports documented through these certificates reached around JD768 mil»»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau launched an international professional training programme for its auditors in partnership with the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance professional standards.A total of 52 auditors and 13 trainers from the»»»

DOHA: Katara Summer Camps 2026 kicked off with a remarkable turnout, registering nearly 190 children and teenagers. The camps offer a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scientific programs for both boys and girls and will continue until July 29. The interactive atmosphere combines learning, f»»»

LONDON: The Palestinian Authority issued a warning on Sunday regarding an Israeli plan to annex and transfer control of more than 142 archeological sites in Hebron Governorate to a civilian body linked to the Israeli government. Jabr Al-Rajoub, director of the Tourism and Antiquities Directorate in»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: A 28-year-old newlywed woman’s mysterious death in South Delhi’s Lodhi Colony has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and murder from her family, even as police said they are examining all possible angles, NDTV reported. The death of Akriti Sutar, a resident of Pushp Vihar, is the late»»»

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»»»

A sprawling Trump-branded development in Transylvania has formally appeared in an official U.S. financial disclosure, confirming for the first time that the project has moved beyond speculation and into documented international business interests. At the same time, Romanian officials are advancing »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Venezuela remain good partners despite the difficulties that the South American country currently experiences, and they will continue deepening cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Guided by historically established fraternal ties, Russia and Vene»»»

LONDON: Police arrested an 84-year-old retired priest in London on Sunday for expressing support for Palestine Action. The arrest came during a protest marking one year since the ban on the group under anti-terrorism legislation came into force, The Independent reported. Outside Scotland Yard, the »»»

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»»»

Beijing: Beijing and Moscow announced Sunday they will hold their annual joint naval exercises off China's coast, with Russia saying the drills will begin Monday. The two countries have close economic and diplomatic ties, and their relations are strengthened by shared opposition to a global order d»»»