Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display »»»
Monster Super Typhoon Bavi explodes into 285-km/h beast, bears down on Pacific island of Rota in potentially catastrophic strike
Manila: Super Typhoon Bavi has intensified into one of the most powerful tropical cyclones on Earth this year, reaching Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds of 285 km/h (180 mph) and an estimated minimum central pressure of 901 millibars, as it bears down on the Mariana Islands with pot»»»
Mbappe after win over Paraguay: ‘We can play dirty football too’
DPA Philadelphia France superstar Kylian Mbappe said “we know how to play dirty football too” and praised his team for keeping it cool and not falling for Paraguay’s attempts to provoke fights and fouls. “They thought we’d come out to play in tuxedos, that we’d just come out to pull off fancy moves»»»
Labour law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations
QNA Doha The amendments to Labour Law No. 9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004, issued by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competit»»»
QNB earns double honours for transaction banking
Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised for its continued efforts to transform transaction banking services, receiving two major awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale Banking Awards 2026. The Group was n»»»
ISC celebrates grand success of International Day of Yoga
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Sports Centre (ISC) organised a grand success celebration to commemorate the successful conduct of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 in Qatar, honouring the dedicated efforts of sponsors, organisers and volunteers whose collective commitment ensured the r»»»
SDC honours 185 karate students at Belt Awarding Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) organised a grand Karate Belt Awarding Ceremony at the Centre’s Maestro Community Hall, celebrating the achievements of 185 students who successfully completed various belt grading examinations conducted by the Qatar Karate Federation an»»»
QCS programme gives survivors a voice and promotes hope
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded awareness campaign, “I’m a Survivor... and I will Inspire You with My Story,” run throughout June to raise awareness about people living with and beyond cancer while promoting psychological and community support for patients, surviv»»»
Ancient Tomb Discovery in Minya Reveals Early Evolution of Egyptian Funerary Architecture
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered two Early Dynastic tombs dating to c. 3100–2686 BC at Gabal El-Teir, a limestone escarpment overlooking the Nile in Minya Governorate, in a discovery offering rare evidence of the transition from Predynastic burial traditions to the increasingly sophisticated »»»
Oil shock weighs on African economies, weakens 2026 growth outlook
Washington, July 5 (SANA) African economies will continue to pay the price of the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East, despite the recent decline in prices following the interim US-Iran agreement on June 18, according to data from Oxford Economics cited by CNN Business. The sharp r»»»
Kim Jong-un oversees strategic cruise missile test from North Korea’s newest destroyer
North Korea has tested a strategic cruise missile and other weapon systems aboard its newest naval destroyer, KCNA state news agency reported Sunday. The country’s leader Kim Jong-un reportedly observed the launch and evaluations of the vessel’s combat systems. Conducted on July 3 aboard the newly »»»
How Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president became Britain’s most scrutinized student leader
OXFORD: By the time Arwa Elrayess’s presidency of the Oxford Union drew to a close, she had become one of the most divisive student figures in Britain. Her name had ricocheted through newspapers and political debate, far beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires. Critics accused the 20-year-old of legitimizi»»»
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»
Emirati boy, 7, dies in Tunisia road accident during family holiday
Ras Al Khaimah: A family holiday that was meant to bring loved ones together after years of separation ended in heartbreak when a seven-year-old Emirati boy was killed in a road accident while visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings. Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehi, from Ghalilah i»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»
Heading to or from Sharjah? How to avoid traffic delays during Al Taawun tunnel works
Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah have been urged to avoid peak travel periods, follow designated diversion routes and plan journeys in advance as new traffic diversions come into effect under the Al Taawun Tunnel development project. The advisory follows the implementation of temporary traffic changes»»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Says Constitutional Court Judge Atanasova May Have Used Two Passports in Peevski Flight Case
Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova may have used both her personal and diplomatic passports for travel, which was improper, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said in a television interview on Sunday. Demerdzhiev was commenting on flights involving MRF Chair Delyan Peevski and Atanas»»»
Palestinian Endowments Ministry report 26 Al-Aqsa incursions, 84 blocks of call to prayer at Ibrahimi Mosque in June
Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Endowments revealed Sunday the spike in the Israeli occupation's violations against the Islamic holy sites through June 2026. In its monthly report, the Ministry highlighted that Israeli occupation soldiers raided Al-Aqsa Mosque 26 times during June and preclud»»»
Palestinian tourism official warns of Israeli plan targeting 142 archaeological sites in Hebron
HEBRON: The director of the tourism and antiquities directorate in Hebron, Jabr Al-Rajoub, said Israeli authorities are moving forward with a plan to assert control over 142 archaeological sites in the governorate by transferring their administration from military authorities to a civilian body aff»»»
Seaplane carrying 10 crash lands in East River - UPI.com
The New York Fire Department responded to a crashed seaplane in the East River on Sunday. At least two people are being evaluated for minor injuries. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- A seaplane crash landed into the East River in New York City on Sunday and at least »»»
Iraq signs deal with oil services giant Halliburton
BAGHDAD — Iraq's government and US oil services giant Halliburton signed a deal Sunday to manage two oil fields in the country's south, as Baghdad looks to boost production.The state-owned "Basra Oil Company has signed a joint management contract with the American company Halliburton for the Bin Om»»»
Audit Bureau launches int'l training programme for auditors with IDI partnership
AMMAN — The Audit Bureau launched an international professional training programme for its auditors in partnership with the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance professional standards.A total of 52 auditors and 13 trainers from the»»»
‘Tough’ Leclerc delivers Ferrari’s 250th win with victory in British GP
SILVERSTONE: Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a dramatic and at times controversial race that ended behind a safety car after series leader Kimi Antonelli was hit by mechanical problems. The 28-year-old Monegasque fini»»»
Katara launches Summer Camps 2026 with remarkable turnout
DOHA: Katara Summer Camps 2026 kicked off with a remarkable turnout, registering nearly 190 children and teenagers. The camps offer a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scientific programs for both boys and girls and will continue until July 29. The interactive atmosphere combines learning, f»»»
Jordan foils 2 narcotic smuggling attempts along eastern front
LONDON: Jordanian authorities intercepted on Sunday two attempts to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics along the eastern front using electronically directed balloons. Border Guard forces thwarted the attempts in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Department, seizing the drugs, according to Jo»»»
France show they can ditch flair and win a different way in World Cup quest
Philadelphia: Tournament favourites France will go into their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco with their confidence further bolstered by the manner in which they saw off Paraguay on Saturday, as Didier Deschamps' team showed they are happy to "get their hands dirty" as well as play brillian»»»
Delhi woman found dead two months after wedding; family alleges murder
Dubai: A 28-year-old newlywed woman’s mysterious death in South Delhi’s Lodhi Colony has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and murder from her family, even as police said they are examining all possible angles, NDTV reported. The death of Akriti Sutar, a resident of Pushp Vihar, is the late»»»
U.S. officials believed Israel was plotting to kill Iranian negotiators – Ya Libnan
Share: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left, with Abbas Araghchi, center, traveled to Switzerland in June for a second in-person meeting with Vice President JD Vance and the American delegation.Credit…Pool photo by Urs Flueeler Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad»»»
Luxury empire in city inhabited by tens of thousands of Hungarians lands in US President Trump's wealth declaration
A sprawling Trump-branded development in Transylvania has formally appeared in an official U.S. financial disclosure, confirming for the first time that the project has moved beyond speculation and into documented international business interests. At the same time, Romanian officials are advancing »»»
Police arrest retired priest, 84, over Palestine Action support
LONDON: Police arrested an 84-year-old retired priest in London on Sunday for expressing support for Palestine Action. The arrest came during a protest marking one year since the ban on the group under anti-terrorism legislation came into force, The Independent reported. Outside Scotland Yard, the »»»
Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression on Lebanon since March 2: 4,304 martyrs and 12,203 wounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression on Lebanon since March 2: 4,304 martyrs and 12,203 wounded 05-07-2026 19:09 PM »»»
British politician Nigel Farage faces fresh investigation calls over alleged gifts
London: British politician Nigel Farage on Sunday faced fresh allegations over non-disclosure of gifts after a newspaper reported a convicted fraudster paid for his security and staff before he became an MP. An MP said he had asked parliament's standards commissioner to investigate the new claims a»»»
Egypt’s developers leverage Hollywood icons to attract international property investors
The growing use of Hollywood celebrities and internationally recognized personalities in Egypt’s real estate campaigns is no longer a branding exercise. Industry experts say it has evolved into a strategic marketing approach aimed at positioning Egypt as an international investment destination, sup»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Saudi-backed teacher training begins in Yemen
SOCOTRA: The Digital Empowerment of Yemeni Teachers project has launched activities to enhance the professional and technical skills of 500 teachers in the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Hadramout, Al-Mahra, and Socotra. The initiative is supported by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program »»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Russian forces advance on key Donbas "Fortress Belt" cities
Russian forces have continued to make incremental gains across eastern Ukraine, moving closer to several key urban centres as Ukrainian officials and military analysts warn that the battlefield situation is deteriorating despite continued Western reporting of a “turning point” in the war. Russian f»»»
Trump hypes achievement in weather-dampened America 250 speech - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump called the United States’ 250 years an “unmatched achievement” during his Fourth of July speech in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump called the United States' 250 years an "unmatched achie»»»
Uganda says Ebola outbreak contained, seeks lifting of travel restrictions
Kampala: Uganda has contained the spread of Ebola nearly two months after the outbreak was declared following the importation of cases from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior health official said on Sunday. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, s»»»
From LinkedIn to World Cup's favorite underdog
Doha, Qatar: A World Cup opportunity did not arrive through scouts or stadiums for Roberto Lopes, but through LinkedIn, which at first he ignored. The Irish-born central defender assumed the message, written in Portuguese, was spam and didn’t take long before moving on, leaving it sitting unanswere»»»
Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei
Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as»»»
Inside the new fight to expose MKULTRA, the CIA’s mind-control program
A decorated US Air Force serviceman with no history of violence suddenly abducted, raped and murdered a three-year-old girl. When a search party found Jimmy Shaver wandering near San Antonio, Texas, he appeared to be in a trance, unable to explain where he was or how he had gotten there. After his »»»
In south Lebanon, Israel army chief vows to act ‘decisively’ against Hezbollah
JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief visited forces deployed around Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, vowing to push ahead with the campaign against Hezbollah. “The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to »»»
Formula 2 Driver Tsolov Says Strong Starts Key to British Grand Prix Double
Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov pointed to his strong starts as one of his main weapons this Formula 2 season after completing a British Grand Prix double at Silverstone on Sunday. The Bulgarian Campos Racing driver gained three places at the start in both the sprint and the feature race. On Sunday,»»»
Saudi youth explore space, AI at Jeddah future innovator challenge
JEDDAH: The Space Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit focused on expanding youth participation in the space economy, launched the Space Prize KSA Future Innovator Challenge at Effat University in Jeddah on Sunday, bringing together students aged 12 to 18 for a three-day program focused on space, t»»»
Labour Law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations
Doha, Qatar: The amendments to Labour Law No. 9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004, issued by the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competitivenes»»»
‘The Garage Challenge’ backs tech entrepreneurs in Riyadh
RIYADH: An intensive three-day entrepreneurship program designed to help innovators, technologists, and business developers turn their ideas into launch-ready technology startups concluded at The Garage in Riyadh. The event, titled “The Garage Challenge,” attracted strong participation, with contes»»»
2 dead, 4 injured in truck explosion in China's Inner Mongolia
HOHHOT: Two people were killed and four others injured when a truck exploded following a collision in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to local authorities. The accident occurred at 1127 a.m. on Sunday on a national highway in the region's East Ujimqin Banner. The»»»
Prime minister, French FM discuss efforts underway to enhance security, stability in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic HE Jean-Noël Barrot During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and st»»»