Doha: Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) organized a condolence meeting in honor of the Ras Laffan accident victims and their families at Kanjani Hall in Integrated Indian Community Center at Al Thumama . Indian ambassador to Qatar, HE Vipul, First Secretary and ICBF co ordinating officer Eis»»»

A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 US state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and knowingly concealing the harm from the public. In a decision late Monday, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, Ca»»»

MONACO: An explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people, the chief prosecutor in the exclusive Mediterranean country said Tuesday. A search was underway for a suspect who fled on foot after the blast late Monday»»»

ACCRA: Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential rain in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast have left at least 24 people dead, authorities said Tuesday, as emergency workers continued to pull hundreds of stranded residents from submerged buildings. Entire buildings and roads we»»»

GENEVA: Tibetan and Uyghur representatives urged countries at a United Nations meeting last week to push China to repeal a new law they say is aimed at erasing minority communities. The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, which comes into effect on Wednesday, aims to forge a “shared” national »»»

Poland could become the host of NATO’s first Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence, according to experts from the SET Foundation and 15 other industry and security organizations. The proposal was presented to Poland’s National Security Bureau ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8, 2»»»

n May, Polish banks and credit unions issued over PLN 13 bln in housing loans for another consecutive month, with the average mortgage reaching a record PLN 476,140, up 8.1% y/y. Loan value rose 59% y/y, while the number of loans increased 47% to 27,600. Refinancing now accounts for one-third of cu»»»

Joining the eurozone could improve housing affordability in Poland mainly by lowering mortgage costs, according to Damian Tomasik, CEO of Alter Investment. He argues that the key issue is not only apartment prices, but monthly loan payments. Polish mortgage rates are currently around 5-6%, compared»»»

As heatwaves become more frequent in Poland, resistance to overheating may increasingly affect the market value of homes and apartments. Buyers are paying more attention to features that keep interiors cool and reduce air-conditioning costs. Experts say the best apartments have windows facing two d»»»

Artifex Mundi is standing out in Poland’s struggling gaming sector, where shares of several major studios, including CD Projekt, Huuuge, Bloober, PlayWay, Ten Square Games, 11 bit studios, CI Games, and PCF Group, have weakened. The company’s share price has risen almost 90% from its December 2025 »»»

Everfield, an international fund investing in European B2B software companies, has acquired Netmart System, the Warsaw-based creator of Ecologic, a fleet management platform used by clients such as Unilever, Skanska, British American Tobacco, Veolia, and Biofarm. It is Everfield’s third investment »»»

According to fillup k24’s “Barometer of Polish Accountants’ Sentiment 2026,” 61.6% of finance and accounting firms struggle to recruit qualified employees. At the same time, 51.4% of accounting offices and finance departments do not plan to increase employment, while 39.4% do not expect pay raises.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary visited the new state-of-the-art studios of Asharq Network, located in the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. The chairman of the Saudi Research and Media Group, Eng. Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Ruwaita, along with Jomana Alrashid, the »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the last 16. Germany's hopes of mounting a deep run at the tournament ended at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium with th»»»

Doha: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced that it has received nominations from 27 National Olympic Committees in favour of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani for the position of OCA President for the term 2027- 2035. The OCA President thanked the NOCs for their trust and confidence in»»»

Tunis, June 30 (TAP) -Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Tuesday with the Secretary-General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, who is on a...»»»

Years of “lies” by Western broadcasters such as CNN and the BBC drove audiences to RT in search of an alternative source of information, Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said. Speaking in an interview with the Chinese online news and analysis portal Guancha aired on Tuesday, Simonyan was aske»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary visited the new state-of-the-art studios of Asharq Network, located in the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. The chairman of the Saudi Research and Media Group, Eng. Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Ruwaita, along with Jomana Alrashid, the »»»

Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - The Development Plan 2026–2030 aims to gradually reduce Tunisia’s budget deficit to around 3% and cap public debt at 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.This strategic document sets a series of major quantitative...»»»

TUNIS, June 30, 2026 (TAP) - Secretary General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Chileshe Kapwepwe, who is visiting Tunisia from June 29 to July 3, said Tuesday that the mission aims to strengthen Tunisia’s participation...»»»

Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - Tunisia is heavily committed to the green transition through its new strategic development plan. To address climate change, ensure its energy, water, and food security and maintain the competitiveness of its companies in the...»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio ​Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, saying the body was nearing a breaking point after deep cost-cutting and austerity measures. Guterres told an ad hoc meeting of the General Assembly »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Tuesday said that Iran was prioritising diplomacy with the United States, but remained ready for war. “We are pursuing dialogue, but if the dialogue is not implemented, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly,” Qalibaf sai»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Men’s National Team haven’t won a World Cup knockout match since 2002 nor ‌have they defeated a European side in any competition in more than five years. For the current squad, it’s not about revisiting history but making history when the United States plays Bosnia and Herzegovin»»»

People walk past a tobacco and vaping store in January 2020 in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it will allow the maker of ZYN nicotine pouches to advertise some of its products as safer to use than cigarettes. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE June 30 (UPI»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio ​Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, saying the body was nearing a breaking point after deep cost-cutting and austerity measures. Guterres told an ad hoc meeting of the General Assembly »»»

CARACAS: A three-year-old boy was rescued from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, a Jordanian rescue team said, six days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing almost 2,000 people. Video footage showed rescue workers cheering upon discovering the child, who had miraculously survived. The boy »»»

TEHRAN: Giant portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, hung from Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Tuesday as workers raced to prepare for his grand funeral ceremony. His funeral, initially delayed at the height of the Middle East war, will take place»»»

WASHINGTON: Spain march into their World ‌Cup last-32 clash against Austria on the back of an unbeaten run of 34 matches, a defense yet to be breached and an old question still nagging away — what happens when all that possession runs into a locked door? Luis de la Fuente’s European champions face »»»

The confirmed death toll from the twin earthquakes that rocked Venezuela has reached nearly 2,000, National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday. While some 50,000 people remain unaccounted for, Jordanian rescue teams pulled a three-year-old boy from the rubble, where he'd managed to sur»»»

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates, in a case that could impact November's midterm elections. The conservative-dominated top court ruled 6-3 that the limits on coordinated campaign spendin»»»

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives. The court, in an eagerly awaited decision on the final day of its term, ruled 6-3 to maintain the right to American citizenship fo»»»

Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, Donald Trump shared what appears to be an AI-generated image of a giant golden eagle mounted on the White House's Truman Balcony. Google detected a SynthID watermark, while photos taken after the post showed no eagle in place. Reposted by official White House a»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top humanitarian official warned on Tuesday that there was a risk El-Obeid, the besieged capital of Sudan’s North Kordofan region, would become “another El-Fasher,” as escalating drone strikes and a deteriorating humanitarian situation threaten hundreds of thousands of civil»»»

BERLIN: Germany faces mounting threats from hostile foreign powers, particularly Russia, and polarized domestic politics on both the far right and left, security officials asserted on Tuesday. The BfV domestic security agency warned in its annual report of a growing risk from, among others, Moscow-»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (C) and Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander (2-L) of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) are pictured during a meeting at the presidential palace in Baabda on June 29, 2026. Photo courtesy Lebanese Presidency/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 30 (UPI) -- The United Stat»»»

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it filed suit against some egg companies for alleged price manipulation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice and 17 state attorneys general filed suit against five egg producers for alleged "unlawf»»»

Egypt has announced a series of measures to strengthen care for patients living with rare diseases, including expanding early screening programmes, establishing a national patient registry, and creating a dedicated funding mechanism, during the launch of the country’s first national forum dedicated»»»

DOHA: This July, Qatar Calendar presents an exciting line-up of events, inviting residents to enjoy a season packed with international sport, family entertainment, cultural exhibitions, and creative summer programs.Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's program offers something for audienc»»»

Doha: The visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Doha forms part of ongoing meetings with mediators in Qatar to discuss regional issues, including Iran negotiations and developments in Lebanon, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, A»»»

Egypt is set to begin allocating newly acquired mobile spectrum to telecommunications operators in July, marking the next phase of the country’s record US$3.5 billion spectrum agreement signed earlier this year to expand network capacity and support future digital services. The National Telecommuni»»»

Arlington, United States: Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the»»»

Israel is developing a space-based laser weapon capable of targeting satellites, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced. The proposed system is intended to give Israel a capability that no other nation currently has, the cabinet member told journalists on Monday. “As of today, no country has th»»»

China will make artificial intelligence part of schooling from primary classes to university under a new five-year plan issued by the State Council. The document, published on Monday, calls for AI to be taught “across all educational stages” to enhance students’ AI literacy, and teach them to under»»»

DAMASCUS: An organization has begun restoring Damascus’s main Jewish cemetery, the group’s founder told AFP on Tuesday, as members of Syria’s dwindling community seek to revive their heritage after ex-ruler Bashar Assad’s ouster. At the cemetery located along the airport road near the capital, an A»»»

COVENTRY, England: Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has signed a new deal until 2029 ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League. The 48-year-old former England midfielder helped the Sky Blues earn promotion to the Premier League last season by winning the Championship. Coventry announced t»»»

Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Head of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce (FSCC) Alaa al-Ali met on Tuesday with a delegation from the Republic of Austria to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation and develop trade relations between the two countries, the Federation said. The delegation »»»

Dubai: Finland has officially switched off its nationwide fixed-line telephone network, bringing nearly 150 years of landline service to an end as the country completes its transition to modern digital communications. The final nationwide landline call was made on Tuesday, June 30, before telecommu»»»

Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - The draft 2026–2030 development plan aims to establish a new economic model based on social justice, strengthened national sovereignty and self-sufficiency, while targeting an average annual GDP growth rate of around 4.2% at...»»»

Washington: A new study found that regular strength training during midlife can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 42 percent. The 19-year study tracked more than 143,000 adults in the United States and was conducted by researchers from several international institutions, includ»»»