Iran began a procession Monday through its capital, Tehran, for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, sat on board a truck»»»

New Delhi: Six people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India's financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed Sunday in the megacity's east, trappi»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY: Erling Haaland scored a late brace and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved an early penalty as Norway stunned record winnersBrazil2-1 on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Nyland saved a tame spot kick from Bruno Guimaraes in the 14th minute befo»»»

ILLE-SUR-TET, France: ‌A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen ​small towns and villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze.The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation launched its 2026 summer camps, attracting a remarkable turnout with nearly 190 children and young people registering. The camps offer a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scientific programmes for both boys and girls, and will continue until July »»»

NEW DELHI: Six people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India’s financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed Sunday in the megacity’s east, trappi»»»

Tunis, July 6 (TAP) – The weather, on Monday will be generally clear to partly cloudy across Tunisia, with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by scattered rainfall developing over the southwest in the afternoon.Easterly winds will...»»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Armed Forces Medical Services, reinforcing cooperation in education, training, research, and knowledge exchange to support the development of highly qualified healthcare professional»»»

England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered ‌a wrist injury during the team’s post-game celebration following a 3-2 win over Mexico in ​the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday night that manager Thomas Tuchel called “serious.” Henderson was seen on video hopping over an advertising board at Azteca Sta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European calls for peace are worthless and are a cover for the development of weapons against Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik. Western countries will continue to pump up Ukraine with finances and NATO weapons, Galuzin said, adding that new fun»»»

According to the mayor and a former MP, increasingly aggressive, trance-like drug users are becoming more dangerous due to a new drug in Budapest, yet the crisis cannot be resolved through policing alone. András Pikó and András Jámbor are urging the government to act on the worsening drug situation»»»

The United Nations chief called Monday for a global governance system to shape artificial intelligence for the good of humanity, warning against allowing the technology itself to "vibe-code" our future. "AI is already transforming our world. The question is whether we will shape this transformation»»»

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 Israel in retal»»»

Israel's military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, visited troops stationed near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, vowing that the army would "continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory". Israeli forces have continued to clash with Hezbollah fighters »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bank to attract more global investors, family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporates and family-owned businesses to the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The pa»»»

Manila: The arrest of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday (July 6) on plunder charges, the detention of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over alleged flood-control kickbacks, and the earlier imprisonment of former senator Bong Revilla Jr. over the same “tongpats” scheme (and earlier, in the Priority Development A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of registration for its Tomouh (Ambition) Programme, a government scholarship initiative designed to attract and prepare Qatari students for careers in teaching through study opportunities at accredited universiti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has urged the public to report any violations of the summer working hours regulation or occupational safety and health requirements through its official channels. In a social media post, the Ministry reminded the public that the outdoor work ban is in effect from»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has announced that debt contract authentication is now available electronically through the SAK portal and mobile application as part of the suite of authentication services provided by the Documentation Department. The new digital service enables individuals to»»»

A captured soldier from Ukraine's 107th Brigade, Heorhii Rusnak, told Sputnik how he was left to bleed out by his own unit—because he is ethnic Moldovan. After sustaining shrapnel wounds to both legs, a comrade began administering first aid. But other Ukrainian soldiers intervened.According to his »»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid met with executives of local startup EVRAID to discuss plans to localize electric vehicle (EV) technology, according to a statement. The move comes as the government seeks to deepen domestic manufacturing and expand high-value exp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has urged all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic laws and regulations, stressing that compliance with road markings is a key factor in improving road safety and protecting all road users. In a publi»»»

LONDON: Londoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. Now, the 35-year-old “can’t see how we’ll survive without it.” She and her husband are among a small but growing proportion of British households embracing AC to deal with increasingly hot summers. But the trend has a»»»

Six people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India's financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed Sunday in the megacity's east, trapping resident»»»

Millions of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Monday morning as the coffin of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Ali Khamenei, was carried in a historic funeral procession toward Azadi Square. Crowds surged across the Iranian capital as the procession began, in what officials»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will open the Mathematics Days in Sofia international conference on Monday, the President's press service said. The opening ceremony will take place at 9:30 am in Prof. Marin Drinov Hall at the central building of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Held under the p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has launched an intensive Quran programme in Madinah for 30 outstanding Qatari students from Al Noor Educational Quranic Centre and Al Emadi Educational Quranic Centre, as part of»»»

On July 6, 1976, women were first admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy. The other military academies soon followed suit. 1 of 6 | Graduates celebrate after throwing their caps to conclude the U.S. Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May »»»

Doha: The Sports for All Summer Programme 2026 continues its activities for the second week at Lusail Sports Arena. The Summer Programme is organised by the Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth. Targeting children aged 7 to 11 years, the Prog»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE has imposed a financial sanction of Dh1.82 million on a branch of a foreign bank licensed to operate in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The regulator said the penalty was issued under Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic bag consumption and promoting sustainable alternatives as Qatar marked World Plastic Bag Free Day, observed annually on July 3. Highlighting its ongoing environmental efforts, the ministry said its initiativ»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 underway, African teams have delivered one of the most memorable performances in the tournament’s history. With 10 nations representing the continent in the expanded 48-team format, CAF teams shattered records by sending a staggering nine into t»»»

Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its awareness campaign, “I’m a Survivor...and I will Inspire You with My Story,” launched throughout June to raise awareness about people living with and beyond cancer while promoting psychological and community support for patients, survivors, and the»»»

The Sheikh Abdull Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, organised an official visit to the Imam Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab Mosque for H E Margarida Adamugy Talapa, Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, and her accompanying deleg»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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 named Qatar Do»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has organised a training workshop on the updated ‘Adaa’ (Performance) evaluation system for 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance employee efficiency, strengthen institutional performance, and equip staff with the latest government-app»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN MEDIA GROUP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of the National Cyber Security Agency by Dalal Al A»»»

Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup yesterday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics “trying to kill me for the past 23 years”. The 41-year-old Portugal superstar was in turns bullish, jovial and sentimental on the eve of the last-16 showdown with »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Security Research and Studies Centre at Police Academy has published the second issue of Volume 6 (July 2026) of the Journal of Legal and Security Studies, featuring a collection of scholarly research and studies addressing legal, social, administrative and economic issues related »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s maritime sector posted robust operational performance during the first six months of 2026, with the country’s ports handling more than 493,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo and nearly 273,000 tonnes of general cargo, underscoring the continued strength »»»

PERTH/SINGAPORE: Oil prices ​inched lower on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August ‌while exports from key producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering, potentially adding to global supplies. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or 0.47 percent, to $71.78 a»»»

Doha, Qatar: A rivalry stretching back more than a century finds another defining chapter as Spain and Portugal meet in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium today. It is their third meeting on the World Cup stage, and once again there is less to separate the two Iberian neigh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Seattle braces for another World Cup chapter as co-hosts USA attempt to finally overcome Belgium and book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The kick-off is scheduled at 3am, Qatar time. For the Americans, it is also an opportunity to reach the World Cup quarter-finals »»»

Philadelphia: Les Bleus kept yet another clean sheet in their victory over Paraguay and their reliable back line could prove key to their hopes of winning the tournament. Discussions about France tend to focus on their in-form attack of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, but it would»»»

Praia, Cape Verde: Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks yesterday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup’s most surprising matches. The Sharks are set for a parade through the streets of the capital»»»

Travelers heading to parts of Europe may face longer waits at border checkpoints as Sweden, Finland, Spain and Croatia align their border controls with the European Union (EU)'s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management platform designed to strengthen security across the Schengen Are»»»

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim made as he reaffirmed that Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.  Israeli Prime»»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing infrastructure development and enhancing quality of life across the emirate through a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from modern road networks to integrated community spaces. Accordin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new Electronic Legal Affairs System as part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and modernise institutional operations through advanced technological solutions. The ministry said the integrated digital pla»»»