Qatar's government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the »»»

New Delhi, India: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian fo»»»

Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that three missiles launched from Iranian territory landed in several locations within the country early Sunday morning. No casualties were reported, and damage was limited to minor material losses. A military source within the Jordanian Armed Forces stat»»»

Manila: A century after it helped electrify Baguio City, the Philippines' summer capital, the historic Asin Hydropower System remains idle. Now, it's caught in a web of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles and competing claims over land and water. The latest setback came this week when the Baguio Cit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the State of Qatar, Jeta Kreka and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar, Hong Jeepio.HE Minister of State for For»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced four days of national mourning throughout the country on the demise of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. It stated that the mourning period of four days will begin from Sunday, July 12, 2026. Work will be suspended in ministries, »»»

Investment fraud driven by promises of fast and guaranteed returns has become one of the most widespread forms of financial deception in the digital age. Fraudsters exploit individuals’ desire to generate high returns in a short period, using social media, misleading advertisements, and fake online»»»

Volatility in the Middle East escalated on Sunday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a warning shot at a ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. Iran accused the US of creating an “illegal route” through the strait and declared the waterway t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to the State of Qatar Ferenc Korom, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE Ambassador for h»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public against investment fraud, cautioning that promises of fast and guaranteed profits are often used to lure victims and steal their money. The ministry identified five warning signs of investment scams: pressure or encouragement to make an »»»

RIYADH: Oman’s trade balance recorded a surplus of 2.09 billion Omani rials ($5.4 billion) by the end of April, little changed from 2.11 billion rials in the same period of 2025, as merchandise exports continued to exceed imports during the first four months of the year. Preliminary data issued by »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced that the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be held after Maghrib prayer today, Sunday, July 12, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, after which his body will be laid to rest in Lusail Cemetery. The Ami»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, conducted its third written examination for muezzin applicants of 2026, with the participation of 145 candidates, as part of its ongoing efforts to recruit qualified muezzins to serve newly opened mosques acr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the 2026 Summer Student Activity Centres, which will run from July 5 to August 3, 2026, offering an enjoyable and comprehensive educational experience while providing students with a safe and stimulating learning environment d»»»

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of the Emir's father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his sympathy to Sheikh Tamim and the Al Thani fa»»»

MIAMI: Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday and reach the World Cup semi-finals. Andreas Schjelderup gave the Norwegians the lead in the 36th minute, but Bellingham equalized before the break. Harry Kane had a goal ruled out shortl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tributes and condolences poured in from world leaders following the passing of Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday following the latest round of US-Iran hostilities as traders grew hopeful that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would eventually resume, but prices finished the week with sharp gains. Brent crude futures settled at $76.01, while US West Texas Int»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting all segments of society and fostering a culture of inclusion, QIIB has successfully concluded a specialised employee training programme “Effective Communication and Interaction with People with Disabilities,” delivered in collaboration wi»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The four-year-old filly Fakhira confirmed her considerable talent with a determined victory win the 1900m contest, the Gr.1 (PA) Criterium Des Pouliches - Yas Racing at La Teste. A race for Purebred Arabian fillies and mares aged four and older, bringing her record to three wins from f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The total payment system transactions reached 81.063 million in May 2026, representing a 32 percent increase compared to 61.641 million in May 2025. This growth reflects rising adoption of digital payment channels and increased economic activity. The card payment systems continued to d»»»

The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) said the situation remains stable, with national systems maintaining the highest level of readiness. NCEMA, in coordination with its strategic partners, confirmed that missile threats detected this morning were outside t»»»

RAWABI: As Arabic rap thundered from loudspeakers and hundreds of spectators packed the stands in the occupied West Bank city of Rawabi, handlers put the finishing touches on gleaming Arabian stallions before leading them into the show ring.“Palestinians have a huge passion for Arabian horses,” sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated world football with a squad overflowing with talent. They climbed to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, produced some of the game’s finest players and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group mourns the passing of His Highness The Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The group said this in a social media post, writing, "Qatar Airways Group mourns, with profound sorrow, the passing of His Highness The Father Amir, Sheik»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched its 2026 Summer Plan for youth centres and organisations, featuring a nationwide programme of 550 activities designed to engage young people during the school holidays. The initiative, announced on Friday, includes events organised by youth ce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with growing confidence after their dramatic victory over Belgium, convinced they have what it takes to stop the tournament favourites. Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 win over Belgium on F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Seifeldin Mohamed Abdelsalam produced a dominant performance to win the men’s pole vault gold medal at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, yesterday. The 21-year-old cleared 5.45 metres to secure the title, finishing ahead of China’s Rui Liu, who to»»»

On July 12, 1984, Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y., as his running mate. 1 of 5 | Walter Mondale and Rep. Geraldine Ferraro wave to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention on July 19, 1984, in San Francisco. On July 12, 1984, Mondale n»»»

US senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, his office announced early Sunday. "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, US senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said»»»

India has condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued while one remains missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation and has thank»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work has launched its summer programme, “Our Summer is a Blessing”, aimed at enriching the summer experience of senior women through a wide rang»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the theme ‘Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the future’, the State of Qatar joins the rest of the world in marking World Population Day, observed annually on July 11. The day aims to raise awareness of population issues and highlights topics rel»»»

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said security authorities and Civil Defence teams activated emergency response procedures following Iranian attacks. The Ministry of Interior said, based on field assessments, that three people, including a child, were injured by falling debris from interception operati»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Land Transport Affairs sector processed 6,585 transactions during the first half (H1) of 2026, driven by growing demand for services across road affairs, land transport planning, public transport and licensing, underscoring the sector's expanding role in supporting Qatar's transpor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has launched the “Maharat 2026” Summer Training Programme in cooperation with a number of private sector partners. The programme, one of the Ministry’s human capital development initiatives, is des»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Syria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in the political, economic and security fields, as well as supporting Syria’s ongoing reform and development efforts. Speaking to Al Jazeera»»»

Washington: The office of US Senator Lindsey Graham confirmed on social media that the senator had "passed away from a brief and sudden illness" on the evening of Saturday, July 11, 2026. This is a developing story...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Labour Relations Department at the Ministry of Labour, Yousuf Ali Abdulnour, has outlined the key amendments introduced under Law No. 9 of 2026, highlighting new requirements for professional licensing and training in selected occupations, the legal recognitio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior confirmed that three people, including one child, sustained injuries as a result of falling debris from interception operations in the country on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The injured are receiving the necessary medical care. As part of its continuous monitoring o»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of transformation with the launch of the Startup Egypt Platform, a national initiative designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate entrepreneurial growth. By combining government support with private-sector expertise, the platform offers a unifi»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s agricultural exports have surpassed 5.8 million tons so far this year amid rising global demand, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced. This reflects the country's success in developing the agricultural sector and enhancing its competitiveness on t»»»

Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "polit»»»

Amiri Diwan mourns the passing of the great leader of the nation, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning, on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. "May Allah envelop the great leader of the nation in His vast mercy and forgiveness, and grant him a sp»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»

HAVANA: Cuba worked to revive its electrical grid Saturday after a second nationwide blackout in less than a week, with repairs hampered by a fuel shortage caused by a US blockade, authorities said. The Caribbean island is reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades — one made worse by the fu»»»

In a way, politics will always be part of football. The game’s importance to fans makes it inevitable. This is why prime ministers and presidents like to declare themselves fans of one team or another, even if sometimes they forget which club they support between interviews. Cue a gentle cough in t»»»

Firefighters gained the upper hand on wildfires in Spain on Saturday, aided by better weather conditions. Around 500 firefighters are battling the blaze that erupted Thursday in the southern region of Andalusia. At least 12 people have died since the fire started, according to officials, and anothe»»»