Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened registration for the eighth edition of “My Career – My Future” 2026, its flagship job-shadowing programme for high school students in Qatar. The program will take place from August 2 to 6, 2026 in part»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met yesterday with Deputy National Security Adviser of the United Kingdom H E Barbara Woodward. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation in security fields, along»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency Ksrelief carried out humanitarian activities in Gaza, Afghanistan Yemen with the provision of emergency shelter, food and medical services to affected individuals and families. At the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, dozens of Palestinian families r»»»

On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1 of 4 | President Lyndon B. Johnson (C) signs the 1964 Civil Rights Act as the Rev. Martin Luther, standing behind him, and others watch on July 2, 1964, in the White House. File Photo »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) have arrested 130 Saudi citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of corruption-related offences following a series of inspections and investigations carried out during June. Nazaha said it conducted 1,585 oversight inspect»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his first flight aboard a newly upgraded Boeing 747 that was donated by Qatar's royal family, describing it as "maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built". The aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews after Trump returned from North Dakota, where he att»»»

Romania is recording the highest rate of severe material and social deprivation among young people aged between 15 and 29 in the European Union, with an alarming percentage of 15.1%, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025, cited by the Federation of Romania's Food Banks (FBAR).The percentag»»»

Almost a quarter of Romanians over the age of 65 are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, with Romania being above the European Union average for this indicator, according to Eurostat figures for 2025, analysed by the Social Monitor, a project of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation."Almost one in fo»»»

Romania's National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCC-RO) has launched a public consultation on a grant scheme designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comply with the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the Authority for the Digitalisation of Romania (ADR) said in a »»»

The government in Chisinau approved the signing of a new agreement between the Republic of Moldova and Romania regarding the construction, exploitation and maintenance of strategically important transport infrastructure, including the border road bridge over the Prut River between Ungheni on both b»»»

The total number of eligible voters registered in the Electoral Register as of June 30 is 19,027,733, an increase of 723 compared to May 31, when 19,027,010 Romanian voters were registered, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP). According to the AEP,»»»

Putting Romania into excessive debt means weakening it, said PNL Vice President Siegfried Muresan—who has been nominated by the PNL, USR, and UDMR for the position of prime minister—stating that fiscal discipline is the red line that the Liberals cannot cross in negotiations regarding the future go»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Wednesday that he supports a rotating premiership, provided the arrangement begins with a PSD prime minister, adding that he has nothing against Siegfried Muresan.Grindeanu was asked whether he would support a power-sharing arrangement un»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu on Wednesday ruled out institutional cooperation with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) to secure parliamentary backing for a potential PSD minority government.Asked whether he will hold talks with AUR to obtain the votes ne»»»

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR - opposition) decided on Wednesday to begin the process of suspending President Nicusor Dan and to launch procedures aimed at triggering early elections, according to a party press release.The decision was made by AUR's National Leadership Council (CNC) »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways announced yesterday a partnership with Fanatics to present Qatar’s hospitality at Fanatics Fest NYC through an exclusive invitation-only lounge experience. Taking place July 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City, Fanatics Fest NYC will feature an inv»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar H E Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The meeting discussed both countries’ close ties and ways to boost them.»»»

The Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships among juniors, women, and youth were held in Manila, Philippines, from June 24 to 28. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, students from Ak Ilbirs Sports School of Olympic Reserve represented Kyrgyzstan with distinction and won two medals»»»

July 2 (UPI) -- A large Russian attack struck Kyiv overnight and into Thursday morning, killing at least 13 people and wounding many others, officials said. Russia launched waves of rockets and missiles at the Ukrainian capital over nearly a dozen hours. As of Thursday morning, the death toll in Ky»»»

Dubai: The UAE has unveiled a national vision to increase community contributions to more than Dh20 billion by 2031, building on partnerships with the private sector to strengthen sustainable development and maximise social impact. The initiative follows the generation of Dh3.23 billion in communit»»»

During his official visit to Turkey, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the meeting, the parties noted the high dynamics of Kyrgyzstan — Turkey cooperation and emphasized the importance of regular contacts at the high and highest levels. »»»

ALGIERS: Voters in Alergia are casting ballots Thursday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and bans on candidates challenging the government. Nearly 25 million voters across Africa’s largest country by territory are choosing among 1,235 candidates for 407 seats with »»»

Libya’s central bank has announced a 13.3% devaluation of the dinar, setting the new exchange rate at 5.5677 to the U.S. dollar. This decision marks the first official devaluation since 2020 when the bank adjusted the rate to 4.48 dinars per dollar. As the nation grapples with a complex web of econ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Asghal) has achieved a major milestone in sustainable water management by successfully treating and reusing 98 percent of the wastewater, reinforcing national efforts to conserve water resources, enhance environmental sustainability, and support the country’»»»

Two local residents have been detained in Alai district of Osh region on suspicion of illegal firearms trafficking. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region reported. According to police, the arrests took place during the preventative operation «Arsenal.» The suspects are »»»

BAR: At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country’s oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit — literally. The tree in the town of Bar was successfully harvested in October for the first time in four seasons, f»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell again on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers a small price break after a volatile month that saw local rates move nearly Dh50 below their June peak. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.)»»»

Officers from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan detained a 19-year-old resident of the country as part of Canal-Yantarny Bereg anti-drug operation. He is suspected of distributing drugs through stashes in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Internal Affair»»»

KYIV: In a dark hall of Kyiv’s Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools. The items are a memory to the millions that perished in the 1932-33 manmade famine under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, which many in Ukr»»»

PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid ​to overturn an election ban, a verdict that could knock her out of the 2027 presidential race or clear the way for her to seek the top job for a fourth time. France’s political class is anxiously a»»»

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted 89 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, marking early progress in the restoration of one of the world’s major aluminium production complexes after it sustained significant damage in March. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into today’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Austria as overwhelming favourites, but the European champions are taking nothing for granted as they bid to extend their unbeaten run and book a place in the last 16. Luis de la Fuente’s side arrived in North America amo»»»

A regional cultural, development, and investment forum Teskey Issyk-Kul will take place on July 3 on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. The event will serve as a platform to discuss a long-term development strategy for the region and attract investment. The forum was initiated by Member of Parli»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert for Bishkek and Chui region. According to Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Center, easterly wind is expected to strengthen in the capital and the Chui Valley over the next three hours. Thunderstorms are forecast during the day »»»

The state is not considering changing the Kyrgyz alphabet. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, said. According to him, the proposals discussed in recent days are the personal initiative of individual representatives of the National Academy »»»

For working parents, an office daycare is supposed to remove one worry from the day. Drop your child off, head to work, and trust they'll be safe just a few buildings away. That's why what happened inside a daycare at Capgemini's campus in Bengaluru has struck such a nerve. Get updated faster and f»»»

Tokyo: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discha»»»

Dubai: The first time Preet Vasudev lived in Dubai, he didn’t stay long. Nine months after arriving in 2013, he left the city, believing it wasn’t the right fit for him. Most people in that situation don’t come back. But in November 2016, he did. It was not the kind of beginning that promises succe»»»

Eurostat data highlight ongoing pressure on the European Union’s migration system, showing a persistent imbalance between decisions to expel third-country nationals and the number of actual returns carried out. Across member states, the gap remains a central challenge for migration policy, driven b»»»

Dubai: A steep hike in Indian passport renewal fees has left thousands of low-income expats in the UAE concerned about how they will pay for the service though most need it just once a decade, say community volunteers. In the UAE, the fees for different types of passport services for Indian expats »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Another breathless day of World Cup action kicked off with Engla»»»

Santa Clara, United States: Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century -- and only their second ever -- sets up a clash wi»»»

OUPIA, France: A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said. Hundreds of firefighters mobilized to battle the blaze in the Herault and Aude departments, fueled by drought and strong winds. It came a year after major blazes»»»

It’s the 1000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, l»»»

Dubai: DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated logistics distribution centre at Sokhna Logistics Park, giving global companies a single hub to serve Egypt, Africa, the Gulf and Europe. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new centre is located next to Sokhn»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One - a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency. Gone is the trademark light blue hull that helped »»»

Seven countries within the OPEC+ group are planning to increase oil production in August, Reuters reports. They are expected to once again agree on raising oil output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day. The same decision has been taken over the past two months by members of the group — Russia, Saudi»»»

Bulgarian Parliament is scheduled to vote on the appointment of a deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to the National Assembly's agenda for Thursday. At Wednesday's plenary sitting, lawmakers presented the nomination of Dr Assen Medjidiev, who was put forward by »»»

A quarter of the oil stored in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has become inaccessible because of aging infrastructure, caused by large-scale oil withdrawals during the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, an analysis of data from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) by Sputn»»»

A regional beauty pageant was held in Talas, the organizers announced. According to them, 14 girls who advanced to the finals had to introduce themselves with a welcoming speech. Then, the contestants performed a dance and presented solo numbers to the jury and audience. Finally, the main stage of »»»