Ounahi brace as Morocco blank Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
DPA Houston Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace as ruthless Morocco reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Canada who became the first host nation to go out. Man of the Match Ounahi opened the scoring for the African champions and 2022 semi-finalists in the 50th minute,»»»
Gaza’s silent public health catastrophe
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha “What is being witnessed in Gaza today is no longer simply a humanitarian emergency, it is the collapse of the foundations of public health. When clean water disappears, sanitation systems fail, healthcare services collapse, and thousands of families are forced to survive in »»»
Surging real estate development divides opinion on Athens' Riviera
GLYFADA, Greece — In the southern Athens seaside suburb of Glyfada, a pensioner struggles to cross an avenue with her shopping trolley, zigzagging between cars stuck in traffic."I've had enough of these traffic jams," says Vassiliki Karvela as she finally reaches the local weekly market in her town»»»
Americans stay closer to home, helping local businesses
Agencies Small business owners in US tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out while on vacation to save money. The report»»»
Mannai Home unveils TCL’s 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Mannai Home, in partnership with TCL, has officially launched the highly anticipated 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar introducing the premium C7L, C8L and flagship X11L models. The launch event showcased TCL’s latest display innovations, bringing exceptional bright»»»
QRCS backs relief mission for Venezuela earthquake victims
Tribune News network Doha As part of the State of Qatar’s efforts to provide relief for those affected by the recent double devastating earthquake in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched an emergency humanitarian response to the disaste in cooperation with the Qatar government »»»
QC launches paediatric surgical procedures in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a specialised medical initiative in Sudan to provide paediatric cardiac catheterisation and open-heart surgeries as part of Qatar’s continued humanitarian and healthcare support amid the ongoing conflict. The project was inaugurated at the W»»»
Two award-winning female chefs lead Rosewood Doha anniversary
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha has organised a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two-award winning female chefs - each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place t»»»
Ministry of education announces opening of registration for Tomouh
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of registration for the Tomouh Programme, an initiative designed to support students aspiring to join the teaching profession by providing opportunities to pursue higher education in designate»»»
Putin and Trump hold phone call – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call, during which they discussed the Ukraine conflict, the situation around Iran, and the prospects for restoring bilateral ties, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The conversation took place on Saturday, as the Uni»»»
Dino shares lowest in four years due to slow expansion
Dino Polska shares fell by more than 4% on Friday, reaching their lowest level since May 2022, after another analyst cut the company’s valuation. Bloomberg reported that the sell-off was driven by a slowdown in new store openings, which weakened the previous narrative of rapid growth. Dino opened 1»»»
Changes to tax laws come into force
New amendments to Poland’s personal income tax, corporate income tax and flat-rate income tax rules have entered into force, introducing changes favorable to taxpayers. The deadline for submitting accounting books to the tax office has been extended. For personal income taxpayers, the new deadline »»»
PLN 5 bln planned for local governments for shelters
Around PLN 5 bln from Poland’s Civil Protection and Civil Defense Program is to go directly to local governments, while the full program is worth nearly PLN 34 bln for 2025-2026. Poland is returning to planning collective protection facilities after almost 30 years, but experts warn that the main c»»»
One town at a time: Israel, Lebanon boost coordination
After a ‘framework agreement’ was signed between Lebanon and Israel in Washington on 26 June, attention has shifted to its implementation. Sponsored by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, it aims to end hostilities between the two Middle East neighbours, secure the Israeli army’s withdrawal from sou»»»
8-year-old is the billionth person to visit California's Disneyland - UPI.com
Eight-year-old Andres Robles was named the honorary billionth guest at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney's first theme park, which opened in July 1955 and launched the American theme park industry. Photo by Disney Parks Blog July 4 (UPI) -- Seventy years after Walt Disney opened the Disneyland »»»
Burger King announces ambitious expansion in CEE
Burger King is planning major expansion in Central and Eastern Europe through Rex Concepts, its master franchisee in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania. According to Rex Concepts CFO Małgorzata Kloka, the chain currently has fewer than 200 restaurants across the three markets, but sees long-ter»»»
Amusement parks facing increasing competition and changing expectations
Poland’s family attractions market is facing major changes as the number of children declines, competition grows and visitors expect more than simple entertainment. Tomasz Wielemborek, creator of Kosmiczne Ranczo, says the sector will develop in two directions: large parks will keep expanding, whil»»»
Students going to work for holidays, companies looking for helping hands
Nearly half of Polish students plan to take temporary jobs this summer, according to the latest Tikrow Temporary Work Index. Overall, 19% of Poles want to seek casual work, up 1 pp from the previous quarter, while the figure rises to 45% among students, up 11 pp. At the same time, 65% of companies »»»
CPK looking for energy infrastructure contractor
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Temperature in the workplace regulations taking effect 1 Jan 27
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Polish furniture industry in a bind for overdue obligations by PLN 386 mln
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ACI exports rise 9.5% to JD3.8 billion in H1 2026
AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 9.5 per cent during the first half of 2026 to JD3.801 billion, reflecting the resilience of Jordan's industrial sector despite regional challenges.According to the chamber's statistical report released on Saturday, exports increased fro»»»
India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals
NEW DELHI — India and Japan will work more closely on critical minerals to boost "resilience" in their supply chains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, as the two huge Asian economies look to cut dependence on top exporter China.Both India and Japan depend on imports for many such mineral»»»
100% is compliance by companies in submitting 2025 sustainability reports
AMMAN — Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mazen Wathaifi has announced that all listed companies required to submit annual sustainability reports for 2025 have complied with the reporting requirements.A total of 22 companies submitted their sustainability reports within the »»»
Burger King announces ambitious expansion in CEE
Burger King is planning major expansion in Central and Eastern Europe through Rex Concepts, its master franchisee in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania. According to Rex Concepts CFO Małgorzata Kloka, the chain currently has fewer than 200 restaurants across the three markets, but sees long-ter»»»
A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast
The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump. The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country grippe»»»
Aoun urges continued US support for Lebanon following framework agreement with Israel
Beirut, July 4 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the United States on Saturday to continue supporting Lebanon, its institutions and its armed forces following the signing of a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel aimed at achieving “lasting peace,” the Lebanese presidency said.»»»
Access Asia - Seoul soul-searching after World Cup exit
On this edition of Access Asia, we find out why anger is brewing in South Korea after the country's national team was eliminated from the World Cup. We also ask our Sports Editor why China hasn't managed to make it to football's top tier despite massive investment. Plus, Japan's prime minister»»»
Education ministry to open registration for Taamuh Programme to prepare future teachers
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of registration for the Taamuh Programme, an initiative designed to support students aspiring to join the teaching profession by providing opportunities to pursue higher education in designated educational specialisation»»»
Albanian PM Defends Zvërnec Resort Project, Says Environmental Rules Will Be Respected
Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended plans for a proposed multibillion-euro tourism resort near the protected Zvërnec Lagoon, rejecting accusations that his government weakened environmental protections to facilitate the investment. In an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, Rama said the land in»»»
Saudi diplomacy is key to ending Sudan war, EU special representative for the Horn of Africa tells Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become a key diplomatic actor in efforts to end Sudan’s civil war, with the Kingdom uniquely positioned to translate years of stalled negotiations into a ceasefire and political transition, according to the EU’s envoy for the Horn of Africa. “I think it’s key. I think it’s »»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Kamogawa Food Detectives’
I picked up “The Kamogawa Food Detectives” by Hisashi Kashiwai late one night, not realizing it would set off an intense craving for minced meat manto with chili garlic sauce at 1 a.m. in the morning. The Japanese novel, translated by Jesse Kirkwood, unfolds as a series of interconnected stories fu»»»
Eating champion Joey Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower hot-dog tally
NEW YORK: Champion eater Joey Chestnut successfully defended his title on Saturday despite consuming fewer hot dogs than a year earlier. Battling not only other competitors but also extreme heat at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City’s Coney Island, Chestnut scored h»»»
Morocco beat co-hosts Canada to reach quarter-finals of World Cup
HOUSTON: Morocco produced a patient and professional performance to sweep past World Cup co-hosts Canada 3-0 in their round-of-16 clash on Saturday. A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late Soufiane Rahimi strike on the break saw the Atlas Lions overpower their opponents, who offered lit»»»
Mass protests in Germany fail to stop far-right congress
ERFURT: Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to halt a congress of the far-right AfD party. Many Alternative for Germany — AfD — delegates arrived at the conference center in Erfurt in the early hours,»»»
Doku needs more support if he is to perform for Belgium, says teammate
SEATLE, USA: Belgium winger Jeremy Doku deserves more support at the World Cup if he is going to prove decisive for his country, teammate Dodi Lukebakio said on Saturday. Doku had been touted as a potential talisman for Belgium before the tournament but has been largely ineffective despite their p»»»
What We Are Reading Today: Data-Driven Hollywood
Author: Violaine Roussel In Hollywood today, thousands of data specialists work for streaming video platforms, playing a role not just in distribution and marketing but also in decisions about content and production. In “Data-Driven Hollywood,” Violaine Roussel examines the emergence of this new ca»»»
Konstantinovka Liberation Punches Hole in Ukraine’s Defense - Expert
Konstantinovka was the southernmost linchpin of Ukraine’s last major urban defense cluster in Donbass, former Swedish armed forces officer Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik. This line stretched from Slavyansk in the north through Kramatorsk and Druzhkovka, he notes.By seizing Konstantinovka, Russian »»»
South Africa accelerates migration enforcement with new courts, repatriation measures amid tensions
Johannesburg: The South African government has moved to strengthen its migration policies as the country grapples with a crisis linked to anti-immigration violence, which has led to the repatriation of citizens from several African countries amid controversy. To ease tensions following anti-immigra»»»
Justice Minister Defends Judiciary Reform, Rejects Criticism of New Rules
Changes to social security contribution rules will not reduce the salaries of judicial employees, and claims that around 2,000 jobs will be cut are unfounded, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television. Naydenov said judicial employees and magistrates »»»
Orbán's Fidesz: This is 'the end of constitutional democracy' in Hungary
Hungary’s main opposition party, Fidesz, has sharply condemned the government’s proposed 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, with parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás describing it as “the end of constitutional democracy and the beginning of authoritarian rule in Hungary.” The statement cam»»»
Rosewood Doha marks its first anniversary with month-long culinary collaborations
DOHA: As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha introduces a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two award-winning female chefs, each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place throughout July, the prog»»»
How stc is fueling Saudi tech — one startup at a time
stc group's journey beyond its telecom roots started long before corporate venture became a regional talking point. stc ventures, its independently managed fund launched in 2011, led Careem’s seed round as its first institutional investor. Uber’s subsequent acquisition of Careem remains one of MENA»»»
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
CAIRO: A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, near Alexandria, are the latest findings which the Egypt»»»
Saudi Arabia invests in culinary talent through new academic program
JEDDAH: The Culinary Arts Commission has launched the second Academic Culinary Arts Program to prepare a new generation of Saudi chefs and culinary professionals through specialized education and practical training. The initiative supports broader efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s creative econom»»»
China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
BEIJING: China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be in part an effort to ensure the military’s loyalty»»»
Europe’s baked rice bowl seeks escape from drought
TORRE BERETTI, Italy: Summer came too early to Europe’s most important rice growing region and weeds are taking over Sharon Angoli’s parched paddies in Italy’s Pavia province. “That one is done for, no matter what happens,” the 22-year-old said as she surveyed one desolate field that has been baked»»»
Mexico fans dream of more wins in the World Cup, singing ‘What if we do?’
MEXICO CITY: The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to t»»»
Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence ended by Philippines' Eala
London: Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court. Eala edged a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victor»»»
Lebanon and Syria form joint ministerial committee on security, economy – Ya Libnan
Share: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, left, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam sign agreement to establish higher committee comprising ministers from both countries. (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to establish a joint ministerial committee aimed at strengthening securi»»»