Pakistan was searching Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route from Sharja»»»

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to the global AI infrastructure buildout coupled with a memory chip shortage. Also in this edition, oil futures rise as tensions reignite in the Hormuz Strait and Canada commits to its biggest-ever defence con»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for fa»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wedyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat", while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of»»»

The Sohni Dharti Social Forum successfully hosted its annual Mango Festival on Friday, July 26, at the Al Waha Club parking area in Al Khor Community. In light of the tragic Ras Laffan incident, the organisers thoughtfully modified the festival into a mango sale only, cancelling all entertainment a»»»

QNA Doha The third edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026, a youth leadership programme organised by the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) in cooperation with the American University of Beirut, has officially begun with the participation of 100 students. The programme forms part of the centre’s o»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Qatar launched a workshop yesterday on the project to review, update and develop Qatar’s National Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The workshop was organised in cooperation with Finnish consultancy STUK Int»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Following an exceptional response from across the Arab world and the global Arab diaspora, Stars of Science (SoS) has officially extended date for applications for Season 18 until July 10, 2026, giving even more aspiring innovators the opportunity to join one of the region»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness »»»

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, after the incumbent leader refused to recognize results of the country’s election. Petro said Monday th»»»

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan searched Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route f»»»

Singapore: Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday, with spot gold falling 0.6 percent to $4,138.39 per ounce, while US gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $4,148.50. The precious metal reached a two-week high on Monday after weaker-than-expected US employment data released last week»»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

DOHA: Several Gulf and Arab countries have strongly condemned the attack on the Qatari oil tanker 'Al Rekayyat' while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as a serious violation of international law and a threat to international maritime navigation and global energy »»»

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Türkiye condemned on Tuesday the twin explosions that occurred in Damascus, stressing that terrorism threatens not only Syria but the future of the entire region, according to Anadolu Agency. Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said in a post on the Turkish »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the targeting of the Saudi tanker 'Wedyan' as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a grave violation of international maritime safety, a direct threat to global energy supplies, and a clear breach of international law. In a statement is»»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker 'Wedyan' as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, as well as its attack on the Qatari tanker 'Al Rekayyat', stressing that these unacceptable attacks constitute an assault on the security and safety of internat»»»

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

Atlanta: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi ha»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to t»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces raided several Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, according to media reports. The Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing local sources, reported that Israeli troops raided homes belonging to the Al-Ziraa and Al-Shakhshir families in an area b»»»

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy for people under guardianship. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an effort by a conservative activist who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election to get guardians»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carried out a new bombing in the town of Deir Seryan 07-07-2026 20:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Body»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar emphasized that this attack constitutes a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direc»»»

The buckling beams were located between the 21st and 22nd floors of the building in Manhattan. Photo courtesy FDNY July 7 (UPI) -- Authorities evacuated a Manhattan office building Tuesday after construction workers observed multiple floors collapsing and bricks falling from the facade, city offici»»»

Dubai: What should have been the happiest chapter of a young Egyptian woman's life instead uncovered an alleged human trafficking case dating back nearly two decades, after her family unexpectedly refused to allow her to marry. The woman, identified only as Nour, had accepted a marriage proposal wh»»»

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The market share of Tunisia’s exports to the European Union (EU) stood at 0.53% in 2025, for the second consecutive year, according to the annual report of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) for 2025, released on...»»»

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla speaks at a press conference in Asuncion, Paraguay,on Tuesday, addressing the controversy over her remarks about French soccer player Kylian Mbappe and called on the French captain to retract comments he made in response. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Pa»»»

Reform UK leader and member of parliament Nigel Farage speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2025. On Tuesday, he resigned his seat to force an election. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- British right-wing member of parliament Nigel Farage resigned h»»»

GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilized and is still expanding, with transmission fueled by population movement, a World Health Official said on Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, in the worst-ever outbreak ‌of the ‌rare Bun»»»

ANKARA: NATO on Tuesday said core defense spending by Europe and Canada rose 11 percent in 2026, as US President Donald Trump pressures allies to make good on a vow to ramp up budgets. The latest figures were released as leaders from the 32-nation alliance come face-to-face with Trump at a summit i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese ministry of health updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4320 martyrs and 12203 injuries 07-07-2026 19:28 PM Lat»»»

The Capitol dome lit up during a power outage in Havana on Thursday. Six months of a U.S. "maximum pressure" campaign have left Cuba facing a surge in power outages amid equipment breakdowns and fuel shortages. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Cuba is slowly restoring electricity af»»»

Dubai: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has urged UAE citizens to check the validity of their passports before making travel plans, as many prepare to spend the holiday season abroad. In a post on X, the authority said passports should be valid for at least»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual adviser to US President Donald Trump, to discuss strengthening of Serbia-US relations, preservation of peace and security in the region, as well as the position of Serbs and protection for Ser»»»

An online feud between France captain Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has escalated into threats of legal action after the French footballer called the lawmaker a “despicable woman” in response to what he described as racist remarks. The dispute began on Saturday after France »»»

Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost a case that alleged the publisher of UK tabloid Daily Mail had invaded their privacy by gathering information unlawfully. It was the third and final case brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with British tabloids, which has f»»»

Political forces in Parliament Tuesday reacted to the news of the 15-month suspension of the gas supply deal between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkiye's energy company BOTAS, announced on Monday. While a member of the governing Progressive Bulgaria described the agreed freez»»»

Geneva: A Paraguayan lawmaker's "racist and dehumanising" remarks about France's football World Cup star Kylian Mbappe were "despicable", but regrettably not isolated, the United Nations said Tuesday. "Reports of racist incidents during the FIFA World Cup 2026 reflect a wider phenomenon across foot»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the two terrorist bombings that took place near the Ministry of Tourism in the Syrian capital, Damascus, leaving a number of people injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the UAE's strong denunciation of the attacks and reiterate»»»

RIYADH: A historical and intellectual journey awaits visitors to “Arabic Language: Twenty-Eight Letters of Light,” an exhibition in Riyadh that tells the story of one of humanity’s oldest languages. Through its galleries and interactive displays, the exhibition brings the story of the “language of »»»

A sign welcoming ARMY, the fandom of K-pop superstars BTS, hangs outside a convenience store near Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul in Maech The band returned for "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," its first concert in nearly four years after going on hiatus in 2022 to complete mandatory military »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi banking sector has once again demonstrated its robust financial fundamentals and high capacity to adapt to geopolitical challenges and global fluctuations, supported by strong momentum in financing and lending, alongside the continuation of Vision 2030 projects. Conversely, banks »»»

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index closed today at 7568.85 points, down 12.7 points, or 0.168 percent, compared to the last trading session at 7581.56 points. Trading value reached OR 30,099,615, a decrease of 34.3 percent, compared to the last trading session, which amounted to OR 45,807,7»»»

LONDON: French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus is being widely hailed as historic, making him the first European Union leader to visit Syria since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in late 2024. For a country emerging from about 14 years of war, diplomatic isolation and econom»»»

HAVANA: Cuba struggled on Tuesday to restore power after its national ​grid collapsed the day before, leaving millions still without electricity across the Caribbean island nation. Authorities have yet to fully explain the cause of the Monday blackout — the third to affect the country this ‌year — »»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session lower by 12.56 points, or 0.12 percent, to settle at 10,254.60 points. A total of 100,251,230 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QR 325,095,810.016, through 20,724 transactions across all sectors. »»»