The U.S. Capitol is seen along with a model of President Donald Trump's Triumphal Arch as visitors attend the fifth day of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 29, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- A federal Washington, D.C., planning agency advanc»»»

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest regional developments with his Omani and Turkish counterparts as well as Pakistan's army chief in separate phone calls following renewed US strikes on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»

Melbourne: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Australia's Opposition Leader Angus Taylor during his ongoing three-day visit to Australia, with both leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The meeting underscored the bipartisan c»»»

Dubai: Partly cloudy skies, humid nights and occasional dusty winds are expected across the UAE through the weekend, with the chance of fog and mist increasing over coastal and inland areas early next week, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Friday's weather will be»»»

A wildfire that ripped through a hamlet in southern Spain killed 12 people, authorities said Friday, as a heatwave stifled swathes of the country. Some of the dead in Bedar in Almeria province were found in vehicles, the regional government said in a statement, revising an earlier toll of six dead.»»»

Twenty minutes shouldn’t matter too much, now would it? Dubai-based Kriti Kohli thought so too , until a quick trip to the bank served as a warning tale about leaving a car parked in the UAE heat. “It was so hot when I returned to the car,” she notes. “Worse, the stuffiness just leaves you more fat»»»

Dubai: The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published its most comprehensive summary yet of Corporate Tax private clarifications, consolidating dozens of questions submitted by taxpayers into a single reference guide. The document, which compiles private clarifications issued up to May 2026, d»»»

A trial showed that human-operated robots can successfully complete at least some surgeries. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- A humanoid robot successfully assisted during a laparoscopic surgery for a gall bladder removal, suggesting that robots may serve a purpose in some health care »»»

Share: BEIRUT — The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the United States and meet with President Donald Trump on July 21 in the first such visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. In a press release, the Lebanese Embassy in Washington stated, “The invita»»»

Healthcare across the UAE has entered a defining moment. Historically, medical systems were largely designed to respond to an illness once it occurred; care was often fragmented and resource intensive, placing growing pressure on hospitals, clinicians, and national healthcare systems. But today, a »»»

DAMASCUS: Western classical music and centuries-old Arabic musical traditions came together at the Damascus Opera House on Monday as Syrian pianist and composer Gaswan Zerikly joined the Arab Music Ensemble for Heritage Revival in a performance celebrating the country’s rich cultural legacy, the Sy»»»

Dubai: Fancy seeing your artwork beamed across the world's tallest building in Dubai? Emaar has thrown open its doors to artists, designers and visionaries once again, launching a fresh edition of its Burj Khalifa Open Call, a projection design competition inviting creatives from the UAE and beyond»»»

By allegedly targeting three civilians tankers during what was supposed to be a 60-day ceasefire, Iran may have crossed a line that weakened — rather than strengthened — its negotiating position. The attacks prompted renewed US military strikes against Iranian military targets and infrastructure, t»»»

Crowds of Gazans took to the streets on Wednesday for the funeral of Palestinian aid worker Mohammad al-Waheidi, who was killed by an Israeli air strike Tuesday. Waheidi had been involved in setting up public screenings of World Cup matches in the devastated Palestinian territory. Gazans turne»»»

Iranian state media said two military facilities in southern Iran came under attack Thursday evening, but US officials denied that American forces were carrying out any new strikes, adding to uncertainty over the latest reported explosions. The state-run IRNA news agency, citing Ehsan Jahanian, the»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to be collapsing Thursday after both sides accused each other of violating the truce, with new military strikes reported across Iran, Jordan intercepting missiles crossing its airspace and tens of thousands of mourners gathering for »»»

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) launched the activities of the student activity centres for the summer of 2026, under the theme ‘invest their summer in creativity.’ In a statement on Thursday, the MoEHE said that the events, which will continue until August 3, aim to provide »»»

QNA London Qatar does not view mediation as merely one of the tools of its foreign policy but as a reflection of a deep-rooted constitutional conviction, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has said. He noted that Article 7 of Qat»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday held an introductory workshop for top-performing Qatari high school graduates to present the 2026–2027 government scholarship programme and explain the academic opportunities and benefits available. Speaking at the event, A»»»

Foxborough: Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursday. Mbappe's weak spot-kick was easily saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but »»»

Doha: Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain has announced his resignation as president of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) following the conclusion of Qatar’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. In a statement posted on his official X account on Thursday, Al-Buenain said his decision comes after three years a»»»

NEW YORK: At the UN’s annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Faisal AlFadl, secretary-general of the Saudi Green Building Forum, argued that sustainable development goal 11 on sustainable cities is uniquely positioned to accelerate progress across the entire 2030 Agenda becau»»»

UTAH, USA: The defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also suspect »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the United States' announcement that it has begun the process of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the move marks a positive step toward supporting stability in Syria and the w»»»

KYIV: ‌Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia struck an ammunition warehouse ​during its attack on Kyiv region earlier this week, adding that a criminal probe was launched. In the small town of Vyshneve on Kyiv’s western outskirts, the Russian ‌strike hit ‌the warehouse»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to pay their traffic fines on time, emphasizing that prompt payment reflects compliance with the law, enables motorists to benefit from available incentives, and helps prevent the accumulation of violations and the legal procedures that may f»»»

Mourners gathered for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession from Iran to Najaf, Iraq, on Wedensday. Iran and the United States are continuing strikes in the Gulf region. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran have trade»»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, who has promised those who are patient the finest ultimate abode, and has bestowed upon them His bounty beyond all measure. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger o»»»

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: The UN refugee agency called on Thursday for additional land to ease overcrowding in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps after heavy rains triggered landslides that have killed at least 15 people. More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, many of whom fled Myanmar during a b»»»

Miami: Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals was extra special as he aims to extend Norway's historic run into the last four. In his first major international tournament the Manchester City striker has propelled his country to the last eight by s»»»

Tunis, July 9, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Thursday night will be clear to a bit cloudy and highs will range between 25 and 29°C in the north and centre, and between 30 and 35°C in the south, reaching 37°C in the southwest, according to the National...»»»

LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in Kuwait on Thursday for a meeting with Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Al-Nahyan was accompanied by a high-level delegation. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier condemned the Iranian missile and drone at»»»

Riyadh: The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Saudi tanker "Wadiyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat" while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which endangered the lives of their cre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) held an introductory workshop on Thursday for top-performing Qatari high school graduates to present the 2026-2027 government scholarship program and explain the academic opportunities and benefits available. Speaking at the event,»»»

NAIROBI: The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Cong»»»

BEIRUT: The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from “pilot zones” in the south, with the first to get underway within days, Lebanese and US officials said Thursday. A US official said that new talks between Israel and Lebanon would go ahead next week, after a diplomatic sou»»»

NEW YORK: The Saudi Fund for Development has channeled more than $3 billion into development programs across 22 small island developing states, an official told a UN session on Thursday, as member states examined strategies to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 20»»»

Doha, Qatar: The representative of the Private Engineering Office, Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Naama, inaugurated the 3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products on Thursday evening at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif. The exhibition is organized by the Celebrations Committee at the Private E»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers from brotherly and friendly countries. Sheikh Abdullah held phone talks with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al S»»»

By Mahmoud Hammad Rana Adawi, Co-founder and Managing Director of Acumen Holding Ltd, said that the company will begin its real-estate fund -the first of its kind in the Egyptian market- in March 2016. With a capital ranging between EGP 250mn and $300mn. Adawi has singled The Middle East Observer o»»»

PARIS: French skipper Alexia Barrier is set to make history when she competes in the transatlantic single-handed Route du Rhum yacht race in November. “I’m going to be the first woman to race in the Ultim class at the Route du Rhum,” the 46-year-old told a video press conference on Thursday. The Ul»»»

Doha: Qatar Airways announced today that it will participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026, bringing its world-class travel experience to one of the most influential global events in the aviation industry. Qatar Airways will showcase its FIFA special livery aircraft, carrying the vibran»»»

Dubai: Digital Dubai has announced a new feature on the DubaiNow app allowing private sector workers to submit complaints against their employers through the "Worker's Voice" service, developed by Dubai Police. In a post on X, Digital Dubai said the service enables employees to file individual or c»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar ranked 12th globally among the top 15 countries in the mid-2026 Quality of Life Index issued by the Numbeo Global Database, moving up six positions in the global ranking. The Numbeo Quality of Life Index is a comprehensive measure that evaluates the factors influencing peop»»»

Dubai: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting November 28 for legislative elections, with presidential elections to follow in the first quarter of 2027, in what would mark the first Palestinian presidential vote in more than 20 years. The decree calls on Palestinians in Jer»»»

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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez said Wednesday she had begun direct international efforts to recover frozen Venezuelan assets and use them to respond to the disaster. Photo by Ivan Cardenas/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez said she will send a formal let»»»

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BEIRUT: A deal between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace. But in Lebanon, it is deepening longtime divisions and raising fears of political paralysis or even a return to civil war. The US-brokered deal envisions an Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon and an eventual peace »»»

Abu Dhabi: The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Saudi tanker “Wadiyan” and the Qatari tanker “Al Rekayyat” while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which endangered the lives of their »»»