Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. “It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,»»»
From friends to foes: how Türkiye-Israel relations soured
Tensions between regional heavyweights Türkiye and Israel are such that some fear it could escalate into armed conflict, with Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean among the most likely theatres for such a scenario. Both sides see each other as a threat, but have so far avoided direct attacks, in par»»»
Egypt, BNY discuss expanding access to global capital markets through GDRs Arab Finance For Information Technology
The meeting followed discussions held during Farid’s official visit to London in June and reviewed progress on the agreements reached then. It also focused on advancing cooperation on Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which allow companies to raise capital from a broader base of international inve»»»
Submerged treasures tell story of Umluj shipwreck and Red Sea trade
JEDDAH: A shipwreck off Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast has become a window into centuries of maritime trade and cultural exchange, with artifacts from the site featured in the “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea” exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah. The exhibition,»»»
Japan to Deploy Sea Drones in Remilitarization Push — Report
Japan has announced plans to begin developing unmanned vessels as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime security capabilities, with a corresponding budget item to be included in the next fiscal year, the Yomiuri reported. The government expects that combining unmanned vessels with pat»»»
Iranian Army Launched 2 Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait - Reports
The Iranian army launched two strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Press TV reported citing the army's statement. Earlier, the US Central Command announced the beginning of another series of US strikes on Iran. The Iranian army launched two retaliatory strikes on a US ground forces ammunition depot at Ca»»»
US Completes Another Wave of Strikes on Iran - CENTCOM
The United States has completed another wave of strikes on targets in Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "During the eighth consecutive night of US strikes, CENTCOM forces successfully hit Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (July 19)
The security situation across the Gulf remains closely monitored as the US and Iran exchange fresh strikes and warnings, with developments affecting regional travel, shipping and diplomatic efforts. The UAE has called for immediate de-escalation, condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and urg»»»
Ever wondered how Emirates crew create their famous look? Behind the scenes
The perfectly styled look, the iconic uniform and the opportunity to travel the world — the Emirates cabin crew image has captured the imagination of millions. For many aspiring aviation professionals, joining Emirates is more than just a job; it is a dream career that combines global travel, luxur»»»
Roger Waters calls out West for banning RT
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters slammed Western governments for pushing for war with Russia and banning RT so the warmongering “propaganda of the ruling class” can be freely disseminated. Appearing on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, published on Friday, Waters expressed dismay that “some people in the»»»
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
Washington, United States: Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old»»»
Hot today, cooler from Tuesday: Here's the UAE weather outlook
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with clouds expected to develop over eastern and southern areas, where they could become convective, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate south-easterly to north-westerly winds of 10»»»
Controversial influencer brothers Tate arrested in Miami on UK sex crime warrant
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing Internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking ch»»»
In a Lebanon museum, ‘keys without homes’ evoke destruction in south
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali’s face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum — each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost th»»»
Middle East War Updates: U.S. launches 8th night of strikes on Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo- President Joseph Aoun left for the U.S. on Saturday, along with first lady Nehmat Aoun, to hold a summit with President Trump on the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Here is the latest on the Middle East war today: Iran’s Revolutionary»»»
Spain’s Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain’s Lamine Yamal seeks to join an elite group of teenage winners. The match at the MetLife Stadium will be the first meeting between Argentina’s Messi and the player w»»»
Trump threatens Canada over wildfires ahead of World Cup final
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, which has blanketed much of the northeastern US just days before the World Cup final in New Jersey. Trump accused Canada on Friday of failing to manage its forests and allowing “filthy, polluted, an»»»
6 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey: The US military said on Saturday that two additional service members were killed as part of the war with Iran, bringing the total number of deaths to 16. The deaths reflect the complicated reality that American boots don’t need to be on the ground for there to be lethal ris»»»
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
MIAMI: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semifinal exits — France were outplayed by Spain while Englan»»»
England edge France 6-4 in World Cup bronze match goal fest
Miami, United States: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semi-final exits -- France were outplayed by S»»»
Mbappé makes history but England beat France in Deschamps' farewell
MIAMI: Kylian Mbappé became the leading goalscorer in World Cup history, but his France team said farewell to coach Didier Deschamps with a 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup match for third place on Saturday. England completely overpowered France in the first half to build a 4-0 lead. Declan R»»»
US issues worldwide travel warning to Americans
The US State Department has issued a worldwide security warning urging Americans to exercise increased caution amid fears of further escalation in Washington’s renewed war with Iran. “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unfo»»»
Prosecutors file attempted aggravated murder charges in stabbing of Muslim man in Utah
WASHINGTON: Prosecutors in a Utah county announced the filing of two attempted aggravated murder charges on Friday against a man who police said had stabbed a Muslim man multiple times earlier this week because of the victim’s religion. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said the defendan»»»
Botswana says ‘alarming rise’ in citizens lured to Russia’s war
GABORONE, Botswana: An “alarming” number of Botswana nationals are being forced into combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine after falling for deceptive recruitment schemes, the government said Saturday. Several African countries have in recent months reported that their citizens have been duped int»»»
Why Hormuz is central to Iran-USstandoff as Qatar backs diplomacy
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The strategic equation surrounding the confrontation between Iran and the United States has undergone a profound transformation. While the international debate once revolved around uranium enrichment, nuclear inspections and sanctions relief, the centre of gravity has shifted»»»
Argentina eye back-to-back glory as Spain seek a second World Cup title
Agencies East Rutherford Spain and Argentina will both be aiming to create more history when they square off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back FIFA Wor»»»
From shy dreamer to Broadway Princess: Marthylda Jameel Flores finds her voice
Darlene Regis Broadway Princess. People’s Choice Award winner. Pinoy Popstar Qatar Top 15 finalist. At just 17 years old, Marthylda Jameel Flores has already earned accolades that have established her as one of the Filipino community’s most promising young performers in Qatar. But beyond the titles»»»
Awqaf publishes book on biography of Abu Bakr Al Siddiq
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has published a book on the biography of Abu Bakr Al Siddiq: between wise leadership and following the Prophet’s example, with the support of the Scientific and Cultural Development Endowment Fund, under the General Di»»»
NRNA NCC Qatar holds condolence meet, pays solemn tributes to late Father Amir
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Non-Resident Nepali Association, National Coordination Council (NRNA NCC) Qatar, held a condolence gathering to pay tribute to the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani eulogising his visionary leadership and lasting contribution to Qatar’s rem»»»
Why fears are growing that Sudan’s El-Obeid could become the next El-Fasher
LONDON: Once a bustling trading hub linking Darfur, Kordofan, and central Sudan, El-Obeid now finds itself trapped in an ever-tightening noose as the Rapid Support Forces gradually impose a siege that could echo the horrors of El-Fasher. Warnings of what may lie ahead intensified on Wednesday when »»»
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
NEW JERSEY: Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say. Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained»»»
Spain seek to win second title after their maiden victory in 2010
EAST RUTHERFORD: Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey as organizers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups,»»»
Pyszne.pl may end contracts with 5,000 couriers
Poland’s labor inspectorate is auditing food delivery platform Pyszne.pl as the company prepares to end contracts with 5,000 couriers. The OPZZ labor union claims the move is intended to avoid new rules allowing inspectors to convert civil-law contracts into employment agreements. Pyszne.pl denies »»»
Iranian strikes kill 2 U.S. service members in Jordan - UPI.com
An anti-US billboard features a sentence in Persian that reads "Blood for Blood" hangs at Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA July 18 (UPI) -- Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing after an Iranian attack struck American forces in Jordan, mi»»»
UAE urges restraint as regional tensions mount
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expresses its deep concern over the developments that the region has witnessed over the past few days, and has called for an immediate halt to the escalation and to avoid exacerbating tensions and instability in the region. The UAE called for exercising the utmost restraint in or»»»
3 Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood
GAZA: Three Palestinians were killed and others wounded on Saturday morning when Israeli drones struck the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City. A correspondent from Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing medical sources, reported that three bodies and several injured people were taken to Al-Ma’madani H»»»
From founder formation to exits: where MENA’s venture capital journey needs to go next
RIYADH: Venture capital across the Middle East and North Africa has been trapped in a paradox: more money, more international attention and more government-backed ambition, yet still a market that looks small beside the economies it is meant to help transform. Startups in the region raised $3.8 bil»»»
Qatar advance to West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship semifinals
MUSCAT: Qatar advanced to the semifinals of the Second West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Muscat, Oman. The team secured the second victory of the tournament by defeating Kuwait in straight sets in Group A. The tournament runs through July 22. Qatar's players sealed the »»»
Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei: If the United States seeks to escalate the war, the Iranian people and the Axis of Resistance will teach it lessons it won’t forget - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei: If the United States seeks to escalate the war, the Iranian people and the Axis of Resistance will teach it lesson»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: US Breach of Commitments Proves Washington Cannot Be Trusted - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: US Breach of Commitments Proves Washington Cannot Be Trusted 18-07-2026 22:26 PM Leader of the Islamic R»»»
More than 15,800 residency, labor violations recorded
RIYADH: In inspections across the Kingdom between July 9 and 15, the Interior Ministry recorded 15,836 violations — 7,892 related to residency, 4,617 to border security, and 3,327 to labor. Border authorities apprehended 1,631 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, of whom 33 p»»»
Vasil Levski's Ideals Remain Timeless, President Says in Karlovo
The Apostle of Freedom, Vasil Levski, gave words and substance to the aspirations of a people seeking liberty and wove the moral, political and social ambitions of Bulgarians into a national ideal untouched by time, President Iliana Iotova said on Saturday. She was speaking in Karlovo at a ceremony»»»
PM Magyar reveals what qualities Hungary's next President should have
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has outlined the qualities his Tisza Party wants in Hungary’s next president, saying the ideal candidate would have no party-political background or affiliations. In a Facebook post published after President Tamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment endi»»»
Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Repeated violations of the MoU have shown that the American president’s signature is worthless and that domination is an integral part of US policy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Repeated violations of the MoU have shown that the American president’s signature is worthless and that domination»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The US breach of the memorandum of understanding once again proved that the American president’s signature has no value or credibility - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The US breach of the memorandum of understanding once again proved that the American president’s signatu»»»
Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah fighters after drone spotted in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah cell near Tebnit in southern Lebanon on Saturday after soldiers identified a Hezbollah drone in the area. The air force located fighters that had been operating drones and taking cover near Israeli troops, the military said in a »»»
Mbappe pays tribute to ‘legend’ Deschamps ahead of coach’s final dance at World Cup
NEW YORK: France captain Kylian Mbappe paid an emotional tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of the coach’s final match in charge, saying the players had failed to give him the ending he deserved at the World Cup after 14 years at the helm. “Today is your last dance. You, who have given us so much. »»»
Middle East crisis becomes a boon for Cairo plastic recyclers
CAIRO: In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo’s Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war. The 25-year-old is among the hundreds of recyclers and manufacturers across Egypt bene»»»
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at UN, proclaims the World Cup a success
NEW YORK: FIFA President Gianni Infantino deemed the World Cup a success on Friday, saying the tournament achieved its mission of uniting people from all corners of the globe. Infantino spoke at the United Nations as part of a daylong session there about how the game can be a catalyst for youth men»»»
Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei calls the U.S. 'The Great Satan' - UPI.com
Iranian women hold an image of supreme leader Ayatolla Mojtaba Khamenei as Iranian officials, military commanders, families of war victims and their supporters gathered at Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran on Sunday. On Saturday, Khamenei called the United States "The Great Satan." Photo by Behnam Tof»»»