England held on with 10 men, beat Mexico and reach World Cup quarters
MEXICO CITY: A brilliant match with five goals, two penalties and one sending off ended in tears and heartbreak for Mexico as the World Cup co-hosts were beaten 3-2 by a 10-manEnglandteam on Sunday in the last 16. In a match that will be probably be talked about for years to come despite its delaye»»»
Dubai restaurant fire on Sheikh Zayed Road brought under control
Dubai:A fire that broke out at a restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday morning was brought under control after more than three hours, with no injuries reported, Dubai Civil Defence said in a statement to Gulf News. The Dubai Civil Defence Operations Room received the emergency call at 7.42am on»»»
Building collapse kills six in Mumbai as torrential rain batters city
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»»»
Haaland brace and Nyland heroics as Norway break Brazil's hearts
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»»»
Katara launches summer camps with participation of nearly 190 students
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 »»»
Building collapse kills six in Mumbai as torrential rain batters city
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»»»
UDST signs MoU with Qatar Armed Forces Medical Services
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’s Jordan Henderson suffers ‘serious’ injury during celebration
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»»»
"Zombies" everywhere: new drug claiming victims in Budapest?
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»»»
Netanyahu claims some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel
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»»»
In south Lebanon, Israel army chief vows to act 'decisively' against Hezbollah
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 seeks more family offices and investors with Deutsche Bank deal
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»»»
Why Philippine politics keeps producing scammers : 3 Senators, 1 system, more to face arrest?
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»»»
Registration for ‘Tomouh’ Scholarship Programme to open on November 15
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»»»
Report summer working hours ban violations: MoL
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»»»
Minister of Municipality, Peru envoy review relations
Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday in his office with Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the State of Qatar H E Gonzalo Voto Bernales Gatica. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual»»»
Minister of Labour meets Kuwait's Ambassador
Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar H E Ahmad bin Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and relations in the labour sector and explored ways to further strengthen and enhance them»»»
MoI urges motorists to follow road markings to enhance traffic safety
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»»»
Building collapse kills six in Mumbai as torrential rain batters city
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»»»
Awqaf Ministry organises intensive Quran programme in Madinah for outstanding Qatari students
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»»»
Afghanistan Deputy PM meets Ambassador of Qatar
Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs at the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan H E Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan H E Dr. Mirdif bin Ali Al Qashouti. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways t»»»
Team Qatar secures LMGT3 podium at 4 Hours of Imola
Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx celebrated yet another milestone in the 2026 European Le Mans Series after securing an impressive second-place finish in the tough LMGT3 category at the Four Hours of Imola, the third round of the championship. Representing Qatar on one of Europe’s most demandin»»»
Qatar, North Macedonia hold political talks
A round of political talks was held yesterday in Doha between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of North Macedonia. The Qatari side was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Macedonian side was headed by Min»»»
UAE regulator fines foreign bank branch over consumer rules
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 »»»
Municipality Ministry reinforces drive to cut plastic bag use on World Plastic Bag Free Day
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»»»
African football’s breakthrough moment: Continent’s stars shine bright at World Cup
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»»»
Mozambique parliament Speaker visits Imam Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab Mosque
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»»»
QNB recognised for leadership in open banking and cash management
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»»»
President Saïed makes unannounced visit to Intilaka and Mnihla districts
Tunis, July 6, 2026 (TAP) – President Kaïs Saïed paid an unannounced visit, late on Sunday night, to the Intilaka and Mnihla districts.During the visit, the Head of State spoke with residents and heard their concerns over access to basic services,...»»»
NCSA, beIN Media Group to enhance cybersecurity awareness
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»»»
Reflective Ronaldo takes on critics ‘trying to kill me for 23 years’
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 »»»
Qatar’s maritime sector delivers solid H1 performance driven by robust port operations
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 »»»
Oil drifts down after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets
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»»»
Generations and history collide as Spain and Portugal battle for quarter-final spot
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»»»
Seattle showdown: USA aim to break Belgium hoodoo
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 »»»
France keep dreaming thanks to solid defensive foundation
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»»»
Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after World Cup heroics
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»»»
Schengen: Europe's new digital border system expands -- what it means for travelers to Sweden, Finland, Spain and Croatia
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»»»
Israeli enemy forces carried out at dawn on Monday two demolition operations in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy forces carried out at dawn on Monday two demolition operations in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: Al-Manar reporter 06»»»
Some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed to Israel', Netanyahu says
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»»»
Inside Abu Dhabi’s quality-of-life upgrade: 89 parks and 85km cycling tracks
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»»»
Qatar resumes maritime navigation and restores sea trade with Iran
Dubai: Qatar has lifted its temporary suspension on maritime navigation, allowing all vessels to resume normal operations with immediate effect after nearly a week of restrictions, as regional shipping activity continues to recover following last month's ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted o»»»
Dubai gold dips, but prices are still well above June lows
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened slightly lower on Monday after holding steady through the weekend, with the 24-karat variety priced at Dh501 per gram as of 9:35 am, compared with Dh503 on Sunday. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, »»»
Government centers deliver 38,980 services in May
Doha, Qatar: The Government services centers delivered nearly 39,000 services to citizens and residents of Qatar during May this year, according to the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB). In alignment with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy, CGB continues to mon»»»
Why parents should start with the Wi-Fi router, not the phone, for child internet safety and screen time control
Parents usually worry about what’s happening on their child’s phone, which apps they’re using, who they’re talking to, how long they’re online. However, the real control point in most homes isn’t the device at all. It’s the Wi-Fi router running in the background. As Georgey Bijumon, Executive Direc»»»
China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean
China's navy said it successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, after regional nations warned Beijing was planning to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. "At 12:01 pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China's People's Liberation Army Navy successf»»»
Evening study system expanded to 37 private schools to meet rising demand
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced a significant expansion of the evening study system across Qatar’s private education sector, with 37 private schools and school branches now operating evening classes as part of efforts to increase educational capacit»»»
Dubai’s DMCC gives cybersecurity firms a dedicated new platform
Dubai: DMCC has launched DMCC Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity vertical, after its technology sector crossed 4,000 companies and became the largest and fastest-growing segment in the business district. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new vertical will support more »»»
Dead body found in Paris canal popular with bathers: police
Paris: French authorities have found a body of a man in a Paris canal that has been wildly popular with locals and tourists as a swimming spot to cool off in the early summer heatwave, police said. The body was found early Saturday in the Canal Saint-Martin in the north of the city centre whose ban»»»
Dubai property buyers return in June after softer May sales
Dubai: Dubai’s residential property market recorded sales worth Dh221.3 billion across almost 79,200 transactions in the first half of 2026, according to real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figures point »»»