JOHANNESBURG: As Morocco prepare to tackle France in a World Cup quarter-final blockbuster on Thursday, pre-season outsiders Maghreb Fes have won a thrilling league title race in the African kingdom. Coached by Spaniard Pablo Martin, the Yellow Tigers from the central city beat lowly Olympique Dche»»»

Atlanta: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi ha»»»

RIYADH: The Kingdom strongly condemned Iran on Tuesday for targeting the Saudi tanker Wedyan as it transited the Strait of Hormuz. It also condemned Iran for targeting Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al-Rekayyat and said these “unacceptable attacks” constitute an assault on the security and saf»»»

This video screenshot released by the FBI alleged shows the person who shot Charlie Kirk in September at Utah Valley University. On Tuesday, video was featured as a multiday hearing on evidence in the case against suspect Tyler Robinson continued. File Photo courtesy FBI | License Photo July 7 (UPI»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to t»»»

JUBA: A government-appointed county commissioner in an opposition stronghold in South Sudan’s oil-rich Jonglei State was “assassinated” by opposition forces in renewed violence, the government confirmed late Monday. Fighting in Jonglei has intensified in recent days, with an unknown number of casua»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces raided several Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, according to media reports. The Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing local sources, reported that Israeli troops raided homes belonging to the Al-Ziraa and Al-Shakhshir families in an area b»»»

Finding authentic Thai food in Riyadh can be a challenge, which is why I was excited to visit The Thai Table, a newly opened restaurant tucked away in Olaya. It is the kind of small, unassuming spot that feels more like a neighborhood establishment than a polished fine-dining venue, and that homely»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of IRGC’s Al-Quds Force, General Ismail Qaani, arrives at Najaf International Airport in Iraq 07-07-2026 21:55 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woo»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Helen McEntee in Jeddah on Tuesday. The ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of sectors to expand the Saudi-Irish partn»»»

LONDON: During its 137th regular meeting, the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved the State of Qatar's hosting of the World Maritime Day 2028 event. Marking the occasion, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State o»»»

TEXAS, USA: Spain midfielder Rodri expressed regret at celebrating in the face of Bernardo Silva after his former Manchester City teammate missed a late chance to equalize for Portugal in their heavyweight World Cup match. Silva had a chance to take the round-of-16 game — won 1-0 by Spain on Monday»»»

DUBAI: Argentina pulled off one of their greatest ever comebacks to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta and reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances. A match that was going to be the last World Cup appearance of either Lionel Messi or Mohamed Salah would end with th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: The security and political cabinet meeting has begun 07-07-2026 21:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: The security»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Body of the Martyred Leader, Imam Khamenei, arrives in Holy Najaf 07-07-2026 21:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Foreign media: Oil tanker was»»»

The Hungarian public broadcaster M1 resumed broadcasting on Tuesday evening after an unprecedented hours-long suspension. But instead of news, viewers were greeted by one of the country’s most iconic political satires, The Witness (A tanú). M1 returns after historic interruption M1’s regular progra»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JSMO) processed around 62 tonnes of locally produced and imported gold and silver jewellery and bullion during the first half of 2026 as part of its inspection, hallmarking and legal purity verification services.Acting Director General of JSM»»»

DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday they were aiming for Damascus to become a transit hub for global trade, as countries look for alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.During an economic forum on Syria's post-war reconstruction attended»»»

AMMAN — The volume of trading in the Kingdom’s real estate market reached JD3.042 billion during the first half of 2026, according to the monthly report issued by the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS).According to the report, the department's revenues increased by 5 per cent during the first hal»»»

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The African Diplomatic Institutes Network (AfDIN) was officially launched in Accra, Ghana, following a constituent meeting held on July 6-7, with the participation of Director General of the International Diplomatic...»»»

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Qatar, discussed regional developments with Helen McEntee, the Irish minister for foreign affairs, trade, and defense. The two ministers discussed diplomatic efforts to improve securit»»»

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy for people under guardianship. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an effort by a conservative activist who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election to get guardians»»»

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum gives his concession speech to supporters in 2018 in Tallahassee, Fla. Police records say Gillum was arrested on drug-related charges recently in Alabama. File Photo By Joe Reilly/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nomi»»»

The Marine Le Pen verdict is just the latest challenge for her National Rally party and its quest to be seen as a widely accepted, mainstream party. France24's Solange Mougin dives into the party's normalisation strategies. From "dédiabolisation,"  to softening anti-semitism rhetoric, to femin»»»

At least 18 people have been wounded after a bomb went off near the Four Seasons in Damascus, the attack targeting the hotel where French president was staying, but had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit »»»

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or »»»

Marine Le Pen's conviction was a long-awaited decision as it will decide who will be representing the far-right party National rally in the 2027 presidential election. Following the announcement of her sentence, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland went to the National Assembly to see what MPs from the left, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carried out a new bombing in the town of Deir Seryan 07-07-2026 20:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Body»»»

ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage-time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit with a dramatic late comeback triumph in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th had put the Pharaoes»»»

Argentine President Javier Milei's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at the Atucha nuclear complex in a project led by U.S.-based Meitner Energy. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 7 (UPI) -- Argentina's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at th»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar emphasized that this attack constitutes a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direc»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The outstanding volume of loans injected into the Tunisian economy by banks and financial institutions reached nearly 123 billion dinars at the end of 2025.According to the latest annual report of the Central Bank of Tunisia...»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker 'Al Rakayat' while passing near the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that this aggression constitutes a serious violation of international navigation safety, a direct threat to the security »»»

Holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief after the EU hit the pause button on its new Entry/Exit System (EES) that swaps passports with biometrics. “When there are situations of exceptionally high pressure on a certain border crossing point, there is the possibility to suspend temporarily the reg»»»

Polish investors are increasingly turning to ETFs, with Beta ETF reporting record inflows in the first half of 2026. Net inflows reached PLN 808 mln, while assets under management rose to about PLN 2.5 bln. Trading activity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange also increased sharply, with ETF turnover exce»»»

Poland’s manufacturing PMI fell sharply to 46.1 points in June 2026, down from 49.4 in May, according to S&P Global. The index remained below the neutral 50-point mark for the 14th consecutive month, signaling a continued deterioration in business conditions and the deepest slowdown since July 2025»»»

The European automotive industry warns that the European Commission’s low ambitions for “Made in Europe” rules could cost the sector up to 350,000 jobs. The Commission is considering a 70% local-content threshold for vehicles under the Industrial Accelerator Act. However, a Roland Berger analysis s»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - Tunisia's economy underwent a major structural shift in payment methods in 2025, marked by a sharp decline in cheque usage in favour of bank transfers and bills of exchange, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) said in its 2025...»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The total volume of bank refinancing from the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) declined significantly in 2025, reflecting lower liquidity needs among banks compared with 2024, according to the BCT's 2025 annual report published on...»»»

The buckling beams were located between the 21st and 22nd floors of the building in Manhattan. Photo courtesy FDNY July 7 (UPI) -- Authorities evacuated a Manhattan office building Tuesday after construction workers observed multiple floors collapsing and bricks falling from the facade, city offici»»»

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) called for making the energy transition a key lever to strengthen the country's energy security and reduce its vulnerability to external shocks, as the energy deficit weighs heavily on...»»»

Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, said the state, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, places great importance on maximising the value of its assets and industrial capabilities, localising industry, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector. H»»»

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira formally expressed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government's concerns about possible U.S. military intervention in a document submitted to Congress. Photo by /Gianna Benalcázar Manzano/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Brazil's government warned of a potential U.S»»»

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz has announced a new demonstration in Budapest following the dramatic suspension of news broadcasts on the country’s public media channels, with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urging supporters to “peacefully raise our voices against authoritarian rule.” The protest c»»»

Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, will pay a working visit to Algeria on Wednesday to co-chair, alongside Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community...»»»

Dubai: What should have been the happiest chapter of a young Egyptian woman's life instead uncovered an alleged human trafficking case dating back nearly two decades, after her family unexpectedly refused to allow her to marry. The woman, identified only as Nour, had accepted a marriage proposal wh»»»