Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has opened condolence books at four of the country’s leading cultural institutions, inviting citizens, residents and visitors to pay tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, by sharing messages of remembrance, gratitude and respect. Accordin»»»

Precision air-launched weapons and loitering munitions hit fuel depots in Odessa port, destroying fuel and lubricant reserves destined for the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Overnight, Russian strikes also targeted Ukrainian ports used for the Ukrainian army’s logistics.In O»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE remain largely normal, although several services to Kuwait continue to face disruptions. Services from UAE have been cancelled due to operational reasons as the escalation in the US-Iran war continue to affect travel across the Gulf. UAE carriers Emirates, Et»»»

July 20 (UPI) -- A third person has died in the Upper East Side's ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak, New York City health officials said, even as the rate of new cases has significantly slowed and the source of the cluster is believed to have been eliminated. The identity of the patient will n»»»

Construction of a new multi-apartment residential complex with 815 apartments has begun in Osh. The City Hall announced. A foundation capsule was laid at 135, Kochkonov Street. The ceremony was attended by Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev, deputies, and residents. The project is being implemented by the »»»

On July 21, drinking water will be temporarily shut off in part of the village of Mayevka due to maintenance work, the City Hall announced. The outage will affect the area between Skvortsova, Shattyk, Chui-39, Tuleberdiev, Japarov, and Zhanylyk Streets. Residential buildings, schools, kindergartens»»»

Doha, Qatar: In continuation of its efforts to reinforce the financial technology sector (FinTech), Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued its first license of this kind in the country to Ammen, to provide insurance price comparison website services. This makes Ammen the first company to be authorised»»»

The Hydrometeorological Service of Kyrgyzstan issued a weather alert as mudflows and floods are possible in mountainous and foothill areas of the country from July 21 to 25. According to the agency, the risks are associated with expected localized heavy rains. Residents and tourists are advised to »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers exploded Monday night while attempting to transit the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway it described as “unsafe and accident-prone.” The vessels, which the IRGC identified as having been “coerced” by the US mi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down 381 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "During the night from 20:00 [Moscow time, 17:00 GMT] on July 19 to 8:00 on July 20, 381 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of an airplane type were intercepted and »»»

Dubai: Travellers flying across the Gulf and Jordan are being urged to check airline schedules and review official safety guidance after the US, UK and Canada updated travel alerts amid renewed military activity in the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The n»»»

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced a short while ago that air raid sirens had been activated across the country. In a post on X platform, the ministry said the sirens sounded, urging citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe place, and follow official news cha»»»

Dubai: Economy Class passengers on Emirates could soon have less need to carry neck pillows on long-haul flights, with the airline introducing an adjustable headrest designed to hold the head and neck in place while travellers sleep. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for two major strikes on US military assets in Jordan, publicly thanking local Jordanians for providing intelligence that enabled the attacks. In a statement released by the IRGC's Public Relations, the group said it targete»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova will host an Annual Conference with the participation of the heads of Bulgaria's foreign missions on Monday, the Foreign Ministry's press office reported. The forum will commence at the InterContinental Sofia Hotel at 9 a.m. President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minis»»»

NEW YORK: Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley ​on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to this year's tournament, with a performance of her sin»»»

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Picture this: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station’s bank has stopped accepting notes and coins as deposits because it already is drowning in cash. In most places, cash is king. But in t»»»

July 19, 2026 became the hottest day in July in the entire history of meteorological observations in Bishkek, data from the Weather and Climate website say. Earlier, on July 17 and 18, daily temperature records were also broken, with temperatures reaching +41.6°C (7.7 degrees above the norm) and +4»»»

UAE airlines have cancelled flights between the UAE and Kuwait amid ongoing regional tensions and operational challenges. Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have advised passengers to check the latest flight updates and contact airlines for assistance with affected bookings. Get updated faster»»»

LONDON: Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark. The new leader takes over from the unpopular Keir Starmer just two years after the outgoing prim»»»

Iranians walk near a banner of late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. The conflicts between Iran and the USA over the Strait of Hormuz continue, as US strikes have targeted several locations across southern Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA July 20 (UPI) -- The »»»

The Kyrgyz film Kara Kyzyl Sary (Black, Red, Yellow) has won the Grand Prix at the inaugural International Film Festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. The winner was announced during the closing ceremony by Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Poli»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has begun allowing employers to issue or renew residency permits for domestic workers for periods starting from three months, introducing a more flexible payment system for households managing employment costs. The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai ) has clarified the UAE's specialised Events Visit Visa, a dedicated entry permit for international visitors travelling to the country for conferences, exhibitions, summits, festivals and other major gatherings. Accordin»»»

Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing places of worship to ensure they are not used for political activities or non-religious purposes, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al Wasmi said on Sunday. According to KUNA, the new rules issued through a decree require managers of »»»

US ‌President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada must do better at controlling Ontario wildfires whose smoke has affected several US states. The day after threatening to levy additional tariffs on Canadian goods to punish Canada over the wildfir»»»

Dubai: The US dollar remains the world’s dominant currency for trade and finance. Yet central banks are steadily buying more gold and reducing the share of dollar assets in their reserve portfolios. Here’s what the latest data shows — and why it matters. The US dollar extended its losses on Wednesd»»»

US Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that his wife, Usha Vance, has given birth to their fourth child, a son. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little bro»»»

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunda. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 19 (UPI) -- Second lady Usha Vance gave birth Sunday to her fourth child, JD Vance announced, making him the first sitting vice»»»

I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to rise on Monday before easing gradually over the following days, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy skies and light to moderate winds across much of the country. Monday's weather will be partly cloudy t»»»

Abu Dhabi: With temperatures nearing 50C in parts of the UAE and forecasts pointing to another hot week, many residents may be wondering whether the country has reached the peak of summer. The short answer: not yet. According to astronomy expert Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomi»»»

I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»

Fighting between the US and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, with fresh US airstrikes, Iranian retaliatory attacks and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. While the conflict remains outside the UAE, it is beginning to affect air travel, energy markets and regional security. »»»

If you spend even a short time with a young child, one thing becomes immediately clear: they ask plenty of questions - and there is a faint chance that you won’t be able to answer all of them! Why is the sky blue? What is the solar system? Why do birds fly? Why do we grow old? Why can’t I have ice »»»

Search and rescue personnel from the Peruvian army are shown working on debris removal and security Sunday in the wake of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in the mountainous Junín region. Photo courtesy Ministry of Defense of Peru/X July 19 (UPI) -- Extensive search and rescue missions were underway in P»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award when Lionel Messi was blanked in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Sunday in the fi»»»

Dubai: A weaker Indian rupee is giving Gulf-based NRIs greater buying power in India, with investors increasingly targeting neighbourhoods linked to new airports, metro lines, business districts and strong rental demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Mumbai and its s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation celebrated the outstanding achievements of Assalam Schools students during the 2025–2026 academic year reflecting advanced levels of academic excellence, distinction in scientific, cultural and sports competitions, and meaningful partic»»»

US Central Command forces began a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 pm ET Sunday (3 am Gulf Standard Time on Monday) the ninth consecutive night of operations aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz. The st»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase in laboratory diagnostics and genetic testing. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has adopted advanced digital systems to manage laboratory operations and int»»»

Ten fresh corpses were discovered across the central Mexican state of Zacatecas on Saturday, according to local authorities, including five who were discovered hanging from a highway bridge. The bodies, half-naked and showing signs of torture, were found at three separate locations in the state. So»»»

SOUTHPORT, England: Rory McIlroy has been down this road before — the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year. McIlroy was never part of the conversation at British Open — except for his critical comments of how Bryson DeChambeau handled a rules viol»»»

DUBAI: Iran renewed attacks on US military targets and its regional allies on Monday, saying it had struck a command center near the Al-Tanf base in Syria, while Bahrain sounded air raid sirens as the latest escalation sent oil prices above $90 a barrel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had la»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team’s 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday. Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106t»»»

A total of 19 people were injured during mass shooting sprees in entertainment districts in Tucson and Minneapolis early on Sunday, authorities in each city said. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE July 19 (UPI) -- A total of 19 people were injured during early morning mass shootings in entertainmen»»»

Indian police on Saturday forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, a prominent activist tied to the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party, is seeking education reforms. His family has denoun»»»

East Rutherford, United States: Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106»»»