$800-a-day fine for US reporter refusing to divulge sources: Supreme Court declines to halt penalty
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene after a judge ordered an $800-a-day fine for a former Fox News reporter if she refuses to reveal her confidential source for stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. The high court r»»»
Spain bans contracts with Palantir
The Spanish government is ordering state-backed companies to cut their ties with US defense contractor Palantir, Spain’s El Confidencial newspaper has reported. The move follows similar bans in France and Germany. Sources within several public firms told the newspaper that they have been instructed»»»
Job seekers in US giving up. Labor force down by one million in a year – Ya Libnan
Share: Summary June’s drop in the unemployment rate was because of an exodus of workers from the labor force. The labor force participation rate, which measures the working-age population of those either employed or looking for a job, fell to 61.5%, the lowest since March 2021, according to the Bur»»»
Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
BATABANO, Cuba (AP): After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the past four years to treat a tumor, Irisleydis Tristá has spent the past seven months unable to get a CT scan to determine whether the cancer has grown or spread. The CT scanner at Havana’s Hermanos Ameijeiras H»»»
Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man 8 days after quakes
Hundreds of rescuers in Venezuela cheered and embraced Thursday after pulling a 43-year-old man alive from the ruins of a collapsed building eight days after deadly twin earthquakes, AFP journalists witnessed. With the official death toll nearing 2,300 and huge numbers of people still missing, the »»»
Justice Department charges members of Tren de Aragua, United Cartels - UPI.com
The Department of Justice on Friday said that it has indicted members of two transnational gangs for crimes that include kidnapping, murder, drug trafficking and gun-related crimes. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice on Thursday announced it has »»»
Eye on Africa - Algerians vote in parliamentary elections
In tonight's edition, Algerians headed out to parliamentary elections in an exercise overshadowed by the sidelining of hundreds of would-be candidates. Also, dozens have died in severe flooding in Ivory Coast. And in Cameroon, a waterfront community once surrounded by black volcanic sand»»»
Deputy PM visits Amiri Guard Camp
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani paid a visit to the Amiri Guard Camp “Barzan” on Thursday, where he was received by Commander of the Amiri Guard HE Major-General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi. Also present to welco»»»
Qatar Toy Festival opens with month-long family entertainment programme
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has officially opened the fourth edition of the Qatar Toy Festival under the Theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun,” at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), welcoming families and visitors to experience a month of entertainment, creativit»»»
Visit Qatar opens registration for inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the launch of registration for the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, set to take place at Old Doha Port from March 18 to 20, 2027. The international triathlon marks another major addition to Qatar’s international sporting calendar, further r»»»
Culture minister attends opening of Jayroud folk heritage museum in Syria
QNA Damascus In the presence of Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture of Syria Mohammad Yassin Saleh opened private folk heritage museum in the city of Jayroud in the Damascus countryside, a step that reflects a shared commitment to preserving folk herita»»»
Qatar Calendar’s ‘Summer Splash’ at Meryal Waterpark Beach welcomes over 46,000 visitors
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar’s ‘Summer Splash’ at Meryal Waterpark Beach has successfully concluded its month-long run from June 1 to 30, 2026, attracting 46,059 visitors throughout the event. Presented by Qatar Calendar and organised by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) in partne»»»
UDST achieves coveted certification
Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its institution-wide Quality Management System (QMS), a globally recognised standard for quality management. The certification reflects UDST’s commitment»»»
QU extends admission application deadline
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) announced an extension of the application deadline for prospective students seeking admission for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications will now be accepted until 5 July 2026. The extension reflects the University’s commitment to providing prospec»»»
Indian Embassy, IBPC Qatar celebrate success of Indian Mango Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar and the Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, which functions under the aegis of the Embassy of India, hosted the Indian Mango Festival 2026 Felicitation Ceremony on July 1 at Dusit Doha Hotel, West Bay, celebrating the outstan»»»
Al Muraikhi bids farewell to Malawi’s envoy, receives credentials of Maldives’ ambassador
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Thursday met with Ambassador of Malawi to Qatar HE Roy Akajuwe Kachale on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and streng»»»
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump’s deportation push
WASHINGTON: The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the info»»»
Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend
NEW YORK: Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in»»»
Doha Historical Dictionary, Turkish university sign partnership to advance Arabic language research
QNA Gaziantep The Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University to strengthen academic research in Arabic language studies and expand the use of digital linguistic resources in higher education. The »»»
More than 16,400 appeared at General Secondary Certificate examinations in 2025–2026
Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Secondary School, along with the two Audio Education Schools, also achieved a 100 percent pass rate. The parallel track for adult education recorded a pass rate of 41.80 percent. In a press conference following the announcement, Assistant Undersecre»»»
AMIR RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF UAE, NIGERIA AMBASSADORS
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors to the country during a ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. The credentials were presented on Thursday by HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, and HE»»»
Qatar Airways launches Port Sudan flights
Tribune News Network Port Sudan (Sudan) Qatar Airways yesterday touched down in Port Sudan for the first time, reinforcing commitment to Africa and providing seamless connectivity across its global network. The airline’s three flights a week service will provide passengers travelling to, and from, »»»
Qatar reiterates its commitment to UN’s strategy to counter terrorism
QNA New York Qatar has reaffirmed condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives, describing it as a serious threat to international peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. Qatar also reiterated its co»»»
MoJ unveils upgraded official website
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Thursday launched an upgraded version of its official website as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and support the objectives of Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030. The ministry said the redesigned website serves as a unified digital platform provi»»»
‘Ukrainian woman’ identified as suspect in Monaco bomb attack – media
A Ukrainian woman who allegedly disguised herself as a man to throw police off the trail has been identified as the main suspect in the Monaco bomb attack that seriously injured Ukrainian millionaire Vadim Ermolaev and his family, Le Figaro and BFM TV have reported. More than 48 hours after the bla»»»
Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia
LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header sealed victory for the Spaniards, who produced t»»»
Syria, Bahrain discuss regional developments in Brussels meeting
Brussels, July 2 (SANA) Syria’s charge d’affaires in Brussels, Abdul Latif Dabbagh, met with Bahrain’s Ambassador to Belgium Mohamed Ali Bahzad to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the Syrian embassy said. The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation and o»»»
Syria joins Türkiye maritime summit to boost port development, cooperation
Istanbul, July 2 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC) is participating in the fifth Türkiye Maritime Summit in Istanbul, a two-day event bringing together government officials, international maritime organizations, port authorities and leading shipping a»»»
New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding
New York City is bracing for a very busy 4th of July weekend as World Cup matches mix with huge Independence Day celebrations for America's 250th anniversary and apparently popstar Taylor Swift's wedding to football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Information has been leaking out, wit»»»
Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which t»»»