1 of 2 | The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are shown in Atlanta, Ga. The largest U.S. outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to six more states, the CDC said Wednesday. File photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Aug. 5 (UPI) -- An outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases tied t»»»

Oil prices were little changed early Thursday as markets weighed growing hopes for a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough against continued uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil shipping chokepoint. At about 9:54 am Thursday, Aug. 6, Tokyo time, the mar»»»

The UAE economy grew by 3% in the first quarter of 2026, taking real gross domestic product to Dh485 billion from Dh470.9 billion a year earlier. Yet the stronger measure of progress lies in the economy’s changing composition. Non-oil GDP expanded by 4.8%, outpacing overall growth and increasing it»»»

RABAT: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday but world football’s governing body apologized for the controversy of the now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Facing a barrage of criticism following the aborted plan, F»»»

Firefighters making big strides against a cluster of blazes near Spokane, Washington, scrambled on Wednesday to secure their gains as they anticipated ​a return of extremely hot, dry weather in the days ahead. Officials said crews had carved buffer lines around a trio of fires threatening the state»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s transitional government has reinstated all employees who were dismissed from public sector positions because of their participation in the 2011 uprising against the former Assad regime, according to a report by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Wednesday. The decision was anno»»»

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Pakistan ended its eight-match losing streak away from home in cricket tests with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Wednesday to level the series. First innings century-maker Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam, in his first series since being reappoint»»»

TORONTO: When ‌his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Canadian ​Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at US President Donald Trump, saying, “I do not view this as a conspiracy.” Carney’s remark was an apparent reference to »»»

WASHINGTON: US senators ‌grilled President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice’s antitrust division on Wednesday over an article he wrote calling Muslim immigrants “prone ​to terrorism” and his views on political speech. Adam Candeub, currently general counsel at the Federal Co»»»

President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found. More than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty »»»

NEW YORK: Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source. The Cent»»»

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters is shown in Silver Spring, Md. File photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/ Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat a "full range" of narcolepsy type 1 symptoms in adults, the FDA said Wednesday. A release»»»

Iran and Oman are reportedly closing in on a framework to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but the emerging arrangement could leave Tehran with a degree of control over the world’s most important oil chokepoint — precisely the outcome Washington has sought to prevent. The diplomatic p»»»

Cargo vessels are seen July 21 at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Photo by stringer/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Iran and Oman are in the final stages of a joint agreement to manage commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, agreeing on a route fo»»»

NEW YORK: The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote. The 54-year-old becomes the 22nd le»»»

MOSCOW: The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded and his driver was killed when the car they were in exploded, news reports said Wednesday. The state Tass and RIA Novosti agencies said that Vladimir Tkachuk was hospitalised in grave condition following th»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Nafis programme has announced a new set of updates, effective from September, under which private-sector employers will assume their full share of pension fund contributions for Emirati employees enrolled in the Ishtirak programme, subject to the programme’s eligibility conditions. I»»»

A rare video filmed on July 21 in Sabha, Libya shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes. Shared on social media, it has sparked outrage for various reasons: Some are appalled by the fact that the punishment was carried out in a public space, whilst others are shocke»»»

Four people were stabbed in central London and a woman has been arrested in a suspected "mental health related incident", the Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The stabbings took place around lunchtime in Covent Garden, a bustling area frequented by tourists. A woman was arrested after four »»»

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers undoubtedly slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported. Although the 5,400-mph (8,700-kph) collision had yet to be officially confirmed, space trackin»»»

The left-wing Democratic upstart set to contest a critical US Senate seat in November's mid-term elections is a charismatic 41-year-old who once said he would have been a cab driver in Egypt but for an "accident of history." Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday sealed the Democratic Party's nomination to ru»»»

Dr. Erica Schwartz speaks during a Senate committee hearing July 15 on her nomination at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Schwartz was confirmed Wednesday as the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Se»»»

Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing one and injuring 12, after accusing Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire. Photo by Stringer/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ongoing ceasefire on Wednesday, officials sa»»»

QNA Amman Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad ofEgypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Arab ministerial committee meeting tasked with mo»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui DOHA As diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran continue to gather momentum, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have called for the launch of a comprehensive regional security dialogue modeled on the historic»»»

Qatar participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilising international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan.Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahm»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui DOHA Qatar’s luxury hospitality industry is increasingly prioritising long-term performance alongside visual appeal, with developers, designers and hotel operators adopting high-performance interior solutions that enhance guest comfort, operational efficiency and asset longevity. As»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched “Hader”, an innovative digital platform catering to imams and callers to prayer nationwide as part of its wider digital transformation strategy. The platform is part of the ministry’s endeavours to leverage digital technol»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie metwith Ambassador of Maldives to Qatar HE Adam Shareef Umar on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations and discussed ways to strengthen and develop them in areas of common interest,»»»

The electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers can be accessed through MoPH’s website. To apply for the electronic permit, users must access the electronic system through the National Authentication System, submit the application, and attach the required documents specified in the sy»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Old Doha Port has announced that Qatar Airways QA), the Official Travel Partner of Qatar Boat Show 2026, will be offering exclusive discounted fares for visitors travelling to Doha to attend the third edition of the event, taking place from November 4 to 7, 2026. Available»»»

QNA Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital accessibility and empower older persons to independently access and benefit from digital services, Mada Assistive Technology Centre delivered two specialised training workshops in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, will host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027 from January 14 to 16, 2027 at Education City following the success of the inaugural Qatar edition held in 2026. Early registration i»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha in collaboration with a selection of award-winning Thai restaurants in Qatar, has launched “Thailand on a Plate: A Culinary Journey,” a unique culinary diplomacy initiative designed to showcase Thailand’s rich cultural heritage through the art of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has implemented an integrated relief project to support flood-affected families in the Republic of The Gambia as part of its humanitarian mission and ongoing efforts to respond to natural disasters and assist vulnerable communities. The project was carried ou»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University’s (QU) College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI), has concluded two professional diploma programmes: the Digital Media and AI-Supported Content Creation Diploma and the L»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Alaraby 2 hosted members of Qatar’s cultural press as guests of honour at its semi-annual luncheon celebrating the strong partnership between the television channel and the local media. The gathering highlighted the outstanding work of journalists representing a wide range»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, participated in the 19th meeting of the GCC Unified Terrorist List Committee, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second meeting of Working Group on Defence against Weapons of Mass Destruction concluded in Doha, Qatar. The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant-Colonel Abdullah Turki Al Ali Al Maadheed, commander of the Defence Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Unit of the Qatari Arm»»»

Riyadh: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, took part in the 19th meeting of the Gulf Committee for the Unified Terrorist List, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. »»»

New York: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported today that US crude oil inventories increased last week. In its weekly report, the EIA, the statistical arm of the US Department of Energy, said crude oil inventories rose by 2.5 million barrels to 407.0 million barrels, compared wit»»»

LONDON: About 10 Israeli women illegally entered Lebanon on Wednesday afternoon, Israel’s military said. The area where they crossed over lies on the border between Lebanon and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, near the village of Ghajar. Soldiers located most of the women and escorted them back »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu has received one of its largest shipments of wind energy equipment as the Kingdom accelerates the expansion of its renewable energy sector, it was announced on Wednesday. The vessel Pacific Titan arrived at the Red Sea port carrying nine com»»»

LONDON: An Israeli military probe has found that an unauthorized settler “hike” preceded July’s deadly clash in the occupied West Bank village of Tell, southwest of Nablus, and that too few troops were deployed to respond to the violence. The investigation also said it could not rule out the possib»»»

The dried banks of the Danube River are exposed due to the record low water level caused by extreme heat and drought in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Zsolt Szigetvary/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Hungary is facing an energy crisis as the Danube River, which cools the nation's largest power plant, dries to rec»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation (JLGC) and the Islamic International Arab Bank (IIAB) on Wednesday signed an agreement to launch the "Retail Traders Guarantee" programme in support of supply chains.The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of retail establishments, particularly micr»»»

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RIYADH: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, participated in the 19th meeting of the GCC Unified Terrorist List Committee, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Qatari»»»

Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks f»»»

Share: Illustration- One nation, one army, one authority: In a sovereign Lebanon, no armed group can stand above the state, president Aoun affirms The nation can only be protected by its unifying national army, and no arms possess legitimacy outside the legitimacy of the StatePresident Aoun said an»»»