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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LONDON: Andy Burnham, ‌who is expected to be named as Britain’s new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more ​pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza, the Guardian reported on Thursday. In an interview with the newspaper, Burnham was critical of how current Prime Min»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has released footage of retaliatory strikes against US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, carried out in response to the latest wave of American attacks on Iran. The IRGC said its forces targeted four US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain during the fi»»»

The government approved the draft of a new General Civil Liability Insurance Contract covering the liability for nuclear damage of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant EAD. The insurance contract will be concluded with the Bulgarian National Nuclear Insurance Pool for a period of one year. The current cont»»»

The European Parliament has taken a major step towards introducing the digital euro, approving its negotiating position on the legislation that could pave the way for the EU’s first central bank digital currency. If the remaining negotiations proceed as planned, Europeans could begin using the new »»»

Gustavo Dudamel (L), Venezuelan conductor and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will perform a benefit concert Aug. 23 at the Hollywood Bowl to raise funds for communities affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. File Photo by Biel Alino/EPA July 9 (UP»»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to soften his June suggestion that Syria could take on Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, but the idea continues to stir alarm because of Syria’s long history of interference in Lebanese affairs. During a meeting with Syria’s interim pres»»»

BAGHDAD: The United States has resumed cash shipments to Iraq after a delay, signalling its support for Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s administration, with the premier expected in Washington later this month, a government spokesperson said Thursday. Iraq’s revenues from oil exports are largely held »»»

LONDON: Jordanian authorities confirmed on Thursday that its airspace was fully open after Iran fired 10 ballistic missiles at the Azraq military base in the eastern region of the country. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission said that air traffic was operating normally, while the country’s fla»»»

The government Thursday adopted a national plan for the development of Bulgaria's quantum communication infrastructure for the 2023-2026 demonstration phase. The plan aims to enhance the country's cybersecurity and ensure communication sovereignty at both the national and European levels. The Bulga»»»

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»»»

Tunis, July 9 (TAP) - The environmental trust fund MedFund launched a call for expressions of interest for the management and co-management structures of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean.The initiative aims to provide technical and...»»»

Riyadh, July 9 (SANA) Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States’ announcement that it has begun the process of removing Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, on which it was designated in 1979. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s supp»»»

Damascus, July. 9 (SANA) Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Qadish received the newly appointed Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Syria, Kevin James Allen, and accepted his cred»»»

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LONDON: As the FIFA World Cup reaches its closing stages, a UK-based crowdfunding platform has launched a campaign to provide football kits, balls and other sports equipment for children in Gaza and flood-affected communities in Pakistan. Donate Directly is encouraging schools, youth groups, footba»»»

BEIRUT: French midfielder Angelo Fulgini has joined Saudi Professional League powerhouse Al-Khaleej FC on a two-year contract from Lens, the Saudi club announced on their X handle on Thursday. The Frenchman was on loan with Al-Taawoun before the agreement was reached for him to represent Al-Khaleej»»»

The government on Thursday approved Bulgaria's position on the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, the government information service said. The Council of Ministers reaffirmed the reservations expressed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev regarding the EU's 21st sanctions »»»

SpaceX and xAI CEO Elon Musk speaks during a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January. The trillionaire just settled with the SEC for $1.5 million for his purchase of Twitter. File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- A federal judge approved a $1.»»»

Damascus, July.9 (SANA) The agreements signed during French President Emmanuel Macron‘s visit to Damascus could pave the way for broader French investment and stronger economic cooperation between Syria and France, the head of the Syrian-French Business Council said on Thursday. Jamal al-Qasimi sai»»»

The Hague, July 9 (SANA) The Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on Thursday adopted by consensus a decision restoring the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic under the Chemical Weapons Convention, in a move reflecting broad internation»»»

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 »»»

LONDON: There’s also an American angle to the French-born British player who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and has reached the semifinals as a wild card at Wimbledon. Arthur Fery honed his game by playing three years of college tennis for Stanford University, where he was a two-tim»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz on Thursday said his country was prepared to resume its military campaign against Iran if needed, vowing to do so “with even greater force.” The latest remarks came as new fighting erupted between the United States and Iran, raising fears of a return»»»

The government has recognized the National Association of People with Acquired Disabilities (NAPAD) as a national representative organization of people with disabilities for a period of four years. The decision was made during the Council of Ministers' weekly meeting on Thursday, as reported by the»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic HE Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The call discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and the scope for expanding it in different fields to advan»»»

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 »»»

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ISTANBUL: Turkiye and Iraq are set to sign, within days, a ​one-year agreement to keep open the crude oil pipeline between the two countries, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Thursday.Their decades-old pipeline agreement, which governs exports through the pipeline, is due to expi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the announcement by the US that it had begun the process of rescinding Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. “The Kingdom reaffirms its support for all positive steps taken by the Syrian government that enhance the country’s security and stab»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to pay their traffic fines on time, stressing that timely payment reflects a commitment to the law, enables motorists to benefit from available incentives, and helps prevent the accumulation of violations and the legal procedures that may fol»»»

Washington, United States: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was set to release its most powerful artificial intelligence model to the public on Thursday, with its chief executive saying the company made "many changes" to the system during a security review with the US government. CEO Sam Altman told CNBC that »»»

Damascus, July 9 (SANA) Syria welcomed a decision by the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to regain its rights and privileges under the Chemical Weapons Convention, describing the step as important that reflects progress in implementing its obliga»»»

JEDDAH: Some 71 worldwide media outlets, including 128 journalists and 256 photographers, covered Rally Saudi Arabia’s inaugural appearance on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar, generating extensive international media coverage that reached more than 129 countries. The wide media coverage a»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with the management of Polish state-owned aircraft maintenance company WZL-2 in Sofia. He thanked them for their long-standing partnership and professionalism in overhauling and maintaining Bulgaria's MiG-29 fighter jets. Radev said the company's contributio»»»

Oman: Oman Post has opened the Oman Visa and Medical Centre in Manila, launching the first integrated facility of its kind to streamline the work visa application process for people seeking employment in the Sultanate. Located at San Lorenzo Place Mall in Makati City, Metro Manila, the centre enabl»»»

Tunis, July 9 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) on Thursday considered at a plenary session the bill on the 2026–2030 Development Plan. The strategic roadmap sparked divided opinions among MPs, with some praising it as an...»»»

Dubai: Qatar has inaugurated its first smart mosque as part of the country's efforts to modernise mosque infrastructure through advanced technology and sustainable design. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Kuwari, Assistant Undersecretary for Da'wah and Mosque Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West, feigning a willingness to negotiate on Ukraine, has moved on to open ultimatums to Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. "We outlined our assessments of the current state of affairs around Ukraine, including the actions of the West, which, fei»»»

Los Angeles, United States: FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at "unfounded allegations" against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina's controversial last 16 victory over Egypt. In comments posted on FIFA's official website, Collina defended officials who oversaw Argen»»»

Mexico's Attorney General's Office formally accused former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar of misleading Mexican authorities about the 2024 capture of alleged Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI/Pool | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- Mexico's Attorney Gener»»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum opened in Jeddah on July 9, bringing together a high-level Canadian delegation representing the public and private sectors alongside Saudi officials, business leaders and investors to strengthen investment ties and explore opportunities across a range of »»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian operating team for EU accession Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession talks and head of its Mission to the EU, said on Thursday the country had also met additional conditions for opening Cluster 3 in the talks and that the EU »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Thursday with Mexican Ambassador to Belgrade Carlos Felix to discuss further advancement of bilateral relations and strengthening of cooperation in areas of common interest. "Macut emphasised that Serbia highly appreciates Mexico’s principled stance and cons»»»

BELGRADE: ‌Serbian authorities have begun culling 11,000 pigs at a farm in the west of the country following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), the Tanjug news agency reported on ‌Wednesday, citing ‌Agriculture Minister Dragan Glamocic. The ‌cull ⁠at the farm ⁠in the village of Hrtkovci is e»»»

Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Thursday he will travel to the United States next week for talks with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the Department of the Treasury. The sides will discuss measures which can be taken against individuals and legal entities that ha»»»