Lebanese ministry of health updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4320 martyrs and 12203 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fuel shortages slow Cuba's power grid restoration - UPI.com
The Capitol dome lit up during a power outage in Havana on Thursday. Six months of a U.S. "maximum pressure" campaign have left Cuba facing a surge in power outages amid equipment breakdowns and fuel shortages. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Cuba is slowly restoring electricity af»»»
Flying soon? Check your passport before booking your trip
Dubai: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has urged UAE citizens to check the validity of their passports before making travel plans, as many prepare to spend the holiday season abroad. In a post on X, the authority said passports should be valid for at least»»»
Vucic, Burns discuss Serbia-US relations, situation in Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual adviser to US President Donald Trump, to discuss strengthening of Serbia-US relations, preservation of peace and security in the region, as well as the position of Serbs and protection for Ser»»»
Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan senator clash over racist remarks
An online feud between France captain Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has escalated into threats of legal action after the French footballer called the lawmaker a “despicable woman” in response to what he described as racist remarks. The dispute began on Saturday after France »»»
Prince Harry loses lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher for invasion of privacy
Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost a case that alleged the publisher of UK tabloid Daily Mail had invaded their privacy by gathering information unlawfully. It was the third and final case brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with British tabloids, which has f»»»
Political Forces in Parliament React to 15-Month Suspension of Gas Supply Deal with BOTAS
Political forces in Parliament Tuesday reacted to the news of the 15-month suspension of the gas supply deal between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkiye's energy company BOTAS, announced on Monday. While a member of the governing Progressive Bulgaria described the agreed freez»»»
Paraguayan lawmaker's 'racist' Mbappe remarks 'despicable': UN
Geneva: A Paraguayan lawmaker's "racist and dehumanising" remarks about France's football World Cup star Kylian Mbappe were "despicable", but regrettably not isolated, the United Nations said Tuesday. "Reports of racist incidents during the FIFA World Cup 2026 reflect a wider phenomenon across foot»»»
UAE reaffirms solidarity with Syria following Damascus bombings
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the two terrorist bombings that took place near the Ministry of Tourism in the Syrian capital, Damascus, leaving a number of people injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the UAE's strong denunciation of the attacks and reiterate»»»
A journey through 28 letters: Riyadh exhibition traces story of Arabic from ancient inscriptions to modern technology
RIYADH: A historical and intellectual journey awaits visitors to “Arabic Language: Twenty-Eight Letters of Light,” an exhibition in Riyadh that tells the story of one of humanity’s oldest languages. Through its galleries and interactive displays, the exhibition brings the story of the “language of »»»
BTS ARMY puts Chilean government under pressure - UPI.com
A sign welcoming ARMY, the fandom of K-pop superstars BTS, hangs outside a convenience store near Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul in Maech The band returned for "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," its first concert in nearly four years after going on hiatus in 2022 to complete mandatory military »»»
Saudi banks maintain resilience, credit growth offsets interest rate pressures
RIYADH: The Saudi banking sector has once again demonstrated its robust financial fundamentals and high capacity to adapt to geopolitical challenges and global fluctuations, supported by strong momentum in financing and lending, alongside the continuation of Vision 2030 projects. Conversely, banks »»»
Omani stocks closes lower
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index closed today at 7568.85 points, down 12.7 points, or 0.168 percent, compared to the last trading session at 7581.56 points. Trading value reached OR 30,099,615, a decrease of 34.3 percent, compared to the last trading session, which amounted to OR 45,807,7»»»
Macron’s Damascus visit signals French bid for influence in new Syria, analysts say
LONDON: French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus is being widely hailed as historic, making him the first European Union leader to visit Syria since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in late 2024. For a country emerging from about 14 years of war, diplomatic isolation and econom»»»
Cuba struggles to restore power to island following nationwide grid collapse
HAVANA: Cuba struggled on Tuesday to restore power after its national grid collapsed the day before, leaving millions still without electricity across the Caribbean island nation. Authorities have yet to fully explain the cause of the Monday blackout — the third to affect the country this year — »»»
QSE index closes lower
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session lower by 12.56 points, or 0.12 percent, to settle at 10,254.60 points. A total of 100,251,230 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QR 325,095,810.016, through 20,724 transactions across all sectors. »»»
Justice ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing
DOHA: The Ministry of Justice has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness and equip»»»
SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi unveils Electric Ocean Festival with neon shows and family fun all summer
Abu Dhabi: SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has launched the third edition of its Electric Ocean Festival, which will run daily until 30th August, offering a summer programme of live entertainment, interactive experiences and family-friendly activities inspired by the marine world. The festival featu»»»
Indonesia, India agree to broaden cooperation
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday agreed to broaden cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to closer collaboration in key sectors including politics, trade, security, education, healthcare, energy and culture. The consensus was reac»»»
Department of Meteorology warns of strong wnd and high sea tonight
Doha: Weather inshore until 6:00 am on Wednesday will be fine, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of strong wind at places at first. Offshore, it will be fine, warning of strong wind and high sea. Winds inshore will be mainly northwesterly at a speed of 05 to 15»»»
SABIS graduates begin their global journey
Across the region, a new generation of students is stepping confidently onto the world stage. This year, future-ready graduates from 15 schools in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are beginning their next chapter, joining leading universities worldwide, including the University of Pennsylvania, Im»»»
Apple releases iOS 27 beta 3 with new Siri features
Washington: Apple announced the rollout of the third developer beta version of iOS 27, which adds one of the most anticipated features to its smart assistant Siri, as users can now control the speed of its speech and the level of emotional expression in its voice, as part of the company’s efforts t»»»
UK anti-immigrant party leader Farage says resigns as MP to force by-election
London: British hard-right politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following weeks of scrutiny over his finances. "I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," he said, »»»
Bolivia prosecutors seek pretrial detention for blockade leader - UPI.com
Truck drivers and producers block cargo access to Viru Viru International Airport to demand that the government of Rodrigo Paz guarantee free transit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on June 19. Roadblocks demanding the resignation of Bolivian President Paz disrupted transportation and caused shortages of f»»»
US Doesn't Have to Spend on Europe's Security, Can Remove All Soldiers From There - Trump
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States is not obliged to pay for European security, adding that all US troops may be removed from the region. "We don't have to spend any money, we could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe," Trump told reporters »»»
Qatar announces launch of the Global Alliance for AI Ethics
Geneva: The State of Qatar announced the launch of the Global Alliance for AI Ethics (GAAIE) during its participation in the inaugural session of the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, held in Geneva. The Alliance represents a significant step towards strengthening international coope»»»
Philippines’ VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
MANILA: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself “bloodied but unbowed” shortly before her impeachment trial resumed. On the second day of the trial — the result of which could determine if she runs for t»»»
Iraqi Airways launches direct Basra–Baku route
Iraqi Airways has launched direct flights between Basra and the Azerbaijani capital Baku, as the state carrier expands its international network and responds to rising seasonal travel demand, Shafaq News reported on July 7. The route opens up a fresh point-to-point link between southern Iraq and th»»»
Egypt launches a smart project of agriculture land tenure
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture: The project is an effort exerted by the Ministries of Agriculture and Military Production to provide farmers with their needs Essam Fayad, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said that smart agriculture land tenure system is a national project that has bee»»»
Turkiye's Ownership of Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Not Obstacle to F-35's Sale -Trump
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Turkiye's ownership of Russian S-400 air defense systems are not a source of concern amid renewed interest in the potential sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. Earlier in the day, the US president said that selling the f»»»
Qatar Justice Ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing
Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Justice has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness and e»»»
9 Pakistani police officers killed in armed attack on security checkpoint
Islamabad: Nine Pakistani police officers were killed on Tuesday after armed militants attacked a security checkpoint in the Ziarat district of Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan. Security sources reported that violent clashes and heavy exchanges of gunfire broke out between Pakistani po»»»
Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek re-election amid donation allegations
London: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his Parliament seat and seek re-election in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. “I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all. I »»»
UAE gets its first aggregator platform for yacht rental bookings
Dubai Yacht Rental Portal LLC, also known as www.dubaiyachtrental.ae, has launched a centralised platform with one goal: to make yacht charter in Dubai accessible to more people. Until now, the market lacked a shared booking system — customers contacted operators individually, compared pricing manu»»»
Driving the future: Ajman Police share its smart licensing success
Ajman : The Vehicle and Drivers Licensing Services Centre at Ajman Police has shared its experience and best practices in delivering the foreign driving licence replacement service with a delegation from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), as part of efforts to exchange government expertis»»»
Britain's Farage resigns as MP to stand for re-election amid furore over gift worth millions
Nigel Farage, the leader of populist party Reform UK, said on Tuesday he was resigning as an MP to stand for re-election so that the public could decide whether he should be ousted from parliament over a scandal involving the alleged non-disclosure of gifts with millions of pounds. Farage sai»»»
Dh1.8bn, 30 projects, one vision: Ajman unveils its biggest urban roadmap yet
Ajman: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has launched Ajman Municipality's AM30x30 Agenda, a Dh1.8 billion urban development programme that will deliver 30 projects under five strategic packages aimed at shaping the emirate's future. The»»»
From punchline to pride: Egypt's humor and hope intertwine at a defining World Cup moment
Doha: For many Egyptians, emotions are running high as their national team prepares for what is considered one of the biggest matches in the nation's football history against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The Pharaohs have stunned audiences worldwide and kindled an unparalleled »»»
9 cops killed, 5 taken hostage in Balochistan
Dubai: At least nine Pakistani police personnel were killed and five were abducted after heavily armed militants attacked a police checkpoint in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, media reports said, citing police officials. According to the reports, the attackers stormed a police post in the Mangi are»»»
Prince Harry, Elton John lose case against UK tabloid
London: Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost their case against the Daily Mail’s publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering, according to a ruling by London’s High Court. A written judgment published following an 11-week trial earlier this year said the “claimants failed to prove t»»»
Lebanon PM Offers Condolences to Family of Martyred School Principal in Nabatieh, Calls for Immediate Israeli Withdrawal
Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam offered his deepest condolences to the family of the late school principal Esperanza Ghandour, and to all the residents of Nabatieh and its educational community, following her martyrdom in a condemned Israeli airstrike. He said: “In these painful circumstances, I rei»»»
US support for NATO slips after Trump criticism – poll
Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico. In a report released last week citing polling data, Politico said just 43% of US adults believe NATO would honor Article 5 – the bloc’»»»
More truck parking, safer roads: Dubai expands rest areas by 56%.
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded the capacity of seven truck rest areas across the emirate by adding 364 parking spaces, increasing capacity by 56 per cent to a total of 1,007 spaces as it seeks to support the growing logistics sector and improve road safety. The expa»»»
Abha is home to SEVEN’s first Saudi attraction
ALKHOBAR: Abha is set to host the Kingdom’s first entertainment destination developed by Saudi Entertainment Ventures, known as SEVEN, with Asir Gov. Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz scheduled to launch the project on Aug. 5. Developed in cooperation with the Asir Development Authority, it repr»»»
UAE jobs: AI skills can earn workers up to 92% higher salaries, PwC finds
Dubai: AI is no longer a niche skill in the UAE job market. It is increasingly becoming a career advantage. The UAE has climbed sharply up the global rankings for AI-related hiring over the past four years, while professionals with AI skills are commanding significantly higher salaries in some of t»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 10,852
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Tuesday, gaining 39.37 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 10,852.41. Total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR4.30 billion ($1.14 billion), with 118 stocks advancing and 136 declining. The MSCI Tadawul Index also rose, gaining »»»
Hezbollah Won’t Provide Pretext to Undermine Ceasefire But Patience is Not Open-Ended: MP
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance at Lebanese Parliament MP Hussein Jishi said recent developments proved that the US-Israeli project in the region have been thwarted, arguing that ‘Israel’ had failed to achieve its stated war objectives. Speaking at a memorial service on Tuesday, Jishi s»»»
Workshop at Hayy Jameel explores AI-powered content creation
JEDDAH: Jeddah’s Hayy Jameel hosted a two-day workshop over the weekend exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming visual storytelling and content production. Organized by POD Media, the “AI-Powered Content Creation” workshop focused on teaching participants how to move beyond experiment»»»
This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: top expert
Paris, France: The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event. El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacif»»»
Manfred Weber backs PM Magyar's reforms, saying Hungarian voters gave him a clear mandate for change
Manfred Weber has thrown his support behind Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, saying he received a clear democratic mandate from voters to transform the country. Speaking at a press conference in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the President of the European People’s Party was asked whether he considere»»»