Dubai: In a significant joint security achievement underscoring the strength of institutional integration, Dubai Customs and Dubai Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle and distribute 278,850 Pregabalin pills, a controlled substance weighing approximately 200 kilograms, and dismantled a four-mem»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have achieved a near-perfect 99.9 per cent score in the 2025 daytime safety perception index, underscoring the emirate’s position among the world’s safest cities and highlighting growing public confidence in law enforcement. The result was recorded in the Security Quality of Lif»»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made the succession of days a blessing and the changing of the seasons a mercy. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. May Allah's peace, b»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for another hot summer day on Friday, with temperatures reaching 47°C in internal areas, while skies remain generally fair and partly cloudy over eastern regions, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Low clouds are expected to develop along the east coast, with a c»»»

Los Angeles: Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. The European champions controlled possession and sliced through the Austrian defense in a typi»»»

A Ukrainian attack drone carrying explosives has crashed and exploded in a rural area of Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, local media outlets have reported. No casualties or major damage have been reported. The UAV was carrying 5 kg of explosives and came down on Wednesday in Trabzon province, northeaste»»»

LONDON: Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain’s National Archives for the last 11 years, spending his Thursday mornings painstakingly cataloging documents for the benefit of future researchers. Then one day last May the retired insurance executive made a discovery of his own while sifting »»»

Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this July 4. The 900 pound (400 kilo) stainless steel cylinder will go into the ground Saturday, as the nation marks its 250th birthday, not far from where »»»

The Aspen Acres Fire, which officials have said is completely uncontrolled, surpassed 50,000 acres on Thursday and has already destroyed more than 180 structures. Photo by Pueblo County Sheriff's Office July 2 (UPI) -- The Aspen Acres fire in Colorado has surpassed 50,000 acres as evacuations sprea»»»

Dubai: Do camels really spit? How do they keep those impossibly long eyelashes looking so perfect? Is there such a thing as a camel spa? And why, in a country where camels have shaped history, culture and survival for centuries, do so few of us know what really goes on behind the scenes of a camel »»»

Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in the North»»»

KYIV: Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their over-four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 27 people, tearing open apartment buildings and sending tens of thousands to shelters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces would»»»

LOS ANGELES: Spain star Lamine Yamal said Thursday he was delighted with his team’s performance in their 3-0 win in the World Cup last 32 against Austria — but admitted he would have liked to score. “I was just missing a goal or an assist,” said the 18-year-old Barcelona sensation, who was named ma»»»

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene after a judge ordered an $800-a-day fine for a former Fox News reporter if she refuses to reveal her confidential source for stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. The high court r»»»

Share: Summary June’s drop in the unemployment rate was because of an exodus of workers from the labor force. The labor force participation rate, which measures the working-age population of those either employed or looking for a job, fell to 61.5%, the lowest since March 2021, according to the Bur»»»

BATABANO, Cuba (AP): After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the past four years to treat a tumor, Irisleydis Tristá has spent the past seven months unable to get a CT scan to determine whether the cancer has grown or spread. The CT scanner at Havana’s Hermanos Ameijeiras H»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the launch of registration for the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, set to take place at Old Doha Port from March 18 to 20, 2027. The international triathlon marks another major addition to Qatar’s international sporting calendar, further r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar’s ‘Summer Splash’ at Meryal Waterpark Beach has successfully concluded its month-long run from June 1 to 30, 2026, attracting 46,059 visitors throughout the event. Presented by Qatar Calendar and organised by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) in partne»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Thursday met with Ambassador of Malawi to Qatar HE Roy Akajuwe Kachale on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and streng»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the info»»»

NEW YORK: Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in»»»

Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Secondary School, along with the two Audio Education Schools, also achieved a 100 percent pass rate. The parallel track for adult education recorded a pass rate of 41.80 percent. In a press conference following the announcement, Assistant Undersecre»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors to the country during a ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. The credentials were presented on Thursday by HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, and HE»»»

QNA New York Qatar has reaffirmed condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives, describing it as a serious threat to international peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. Qatar also reiterated its co»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Thursday launched an upgraded version of its official website as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and support the objectives of Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030. The ministry said the redesigned website serves as a unified digital platform provi»»»

Istanbul, July 2 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC) is participating in the fifth Türkiye Maritime Summit in Istanbul, a two-day event bringing together government officials, international maritime organizations, port authorities and leading shipping a»»»

Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which t»»»

INNUMBERS: *240 bcm Syria’s estimated natural gas reserves in 2015. *8.7 bcm Annual gas output at the start of the civil war in 2011. *3 bcm Annual production by late 2024. Source: BP ANAN TELLO LONDON: Syria’s battered energy sector faces a daunting challenge after nearly 14 years of war, sanction»»»

Cairo: Brazilian icon Zico lit up three World Cups as a player -- and 40 years after his final appearance at football's extravaganza his Egyptian namesake is keeping the name in the spotlight. Zico, 29, rewarded coach Hossam Hassan for selecting him by becoming the first Egyptian at a World Cup to »»»

The couple that climbed the Empire State Building on Wednesday was arraigned and released on supervised bail after being charged with a series of crimes for the stunt. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- The couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's s»»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine. There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths. But whil»»»

LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met in London on Thursday to discuss developments in the Middle East and to affirm their countries’ historical ties. The meeting focused on ways to support negotiations and diplomatic efforts to ensure safe and sec»»»

ATLANTA: From the altitude of Mexico City to the memories of Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal, England will have to contend with brutal conditions and the weight of history when they play co-host Mexico at the World Cup on Sunday. The Azteca Stadium — the site of the round of 16 game an»»»

London: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offences were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

Tunis, July 2 (TAP) - A meeting between Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi and heads of banks has brought back into focus a long-standing challenge facing Tunisia’s public finances: the growing reliance on domestic borrowing to cover the state...»»»

National Park Service workers use vacuum pumps to clean algae off the bottom of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on June 20. A former Olympic kayaker was indicted for allegeldy damaging the reflecting pool. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo July 2 »»»

MIAMI: Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina’s charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup. The 39-year-old returns to the Florida city he now calls home for a last 32 clash against the surprise package of th»»»

1,000 days since the massacres of October 7th means 1,000 since total war was unleashed on the more than 2 million residents of the Gaza strip. Israeli retaliation to the Hamas massacre is said to have killed more than 73,000 people and wounded many more, including since the ceasefire of October 20»»»

NEW YORK: A UN refugee agency-contracted truck carrying humanitarian relief supplies was struck by a drone near Tendelti in White Nile state on Tuesday, destroying 50 metric tons of aid intended for vulnerable populations in South Kordofan, the UN spokesman’s office said Thursday . The driver escap»»»

NEW YORK: After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in feder»»»

Damascus, July.3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani extended his sincere appreciation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice on Thursday launched an upgraded version of its official website as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and support the objectives of Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030. The Ministry said the redesigned website serves as a unified digital platform providi»»»

Israeli Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah carried out hundreds of attacks between 17 April 2026 and 20 June 2026. The data showed that Hezbollah conducted hundreds of military operations during that period, led by attacks involving drones and explosive gliders, totaling 637 operations. These were »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the bombing that targeted a cafe in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic, which lead to deaths and injuries. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance again»»»

NYON: UEFA on Thursday banned Czech club MFK Karviná from European competitions next season because of their involvement in a domestic match-fixing scandal. Czech Cup winner Karviná were already expelled from the top division as punishment by the Czech Football Association on June 16. The associati»»»

Doha: Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the UAE to the State of Qatar, presented his credentials to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, during an official ceremony held at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. Al Qamzi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed»»»

July 2 (UPI) -- An approximately 2,200-pound elephant seal is in the midst of his annual visit to Tasmania, leaving property damage and public disturbances in his wake. The 5-year-old animal, dubbed Neil the seal by locals, has been visiting southern Tasmania towns every year since he was born, res»»»

1 of 2 | The research vessel Atlantis will leave the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts and travel first to the wreck of Quest, Photo by Ken Kostel, ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution July 2 (UPI) -- Researchers will launch an expedition Thursday to survey two shipwrecks linke»»»

LONDON: A military delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic on Thursday took part in a conference in Bahrain led by US Central Command alongside 10 countries from the Middle East. Col. Ahmad Saeed Issa, director of the Department of International Cooperation within the Ministry of Defense, led the »»»

With more than 25% of its citizens aging and a steady loss of young workers, Cuba faces a critical scenario of structural depopulation that is pushing the country toward an economic and labor crisis. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- Cuba is heading toward an irreversible demogr»»»