The Debate - Iran after Khamenei: What direction after Supreme Leader's funeral?
Some days they talk. Some days they fight. Iran and the United States have settled into a pattern since the truce signed last month. This Wednesday in Doha... they’re sort of talking. Both sides present in indirect negotiations. Whatever comes of that, the attention's now shifting to Tehran,&n»»»
Raids in Europe over alleged far-right embezzlement: EU prosecutors
EU prosecutors said Tuesday they were conducting searches in France and other countries into alleged misappropriation of EU funds by a defunct far-right group in the European parliament, Identity and Democracy. The ID group contained MEPs from a range of Eurosceptic parties including France's Natio»»»
Dubai rents may soften in some areas as tenants get more choice
Dubai: Dubai tenants looking to move may have a better chance of negotiating rent in the second half of 2026, especially in apartment-heavy communities where new supply is increasing competition for landlords. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Property experts say Dubai’»»»
Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time
SEATTLE: Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried. Senegal’s Lamine Camara slid in on Tiele»»»
Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup
Seattle: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 20»»»
Al-Habala Park in Asir draws summer visitors with scenic views, heritage attractions
ABHA: Al-Habala Park in Saudi Arabia’s Asir Region is attracting large numbers of domestic and international tourists this summer, offering panoramic mountain views, cultural heritage attractions and a wide range of recreational activities. Located more than 50 km southeast of Abha, the park is amo»»»
Global South excluded from AI governance, UN warns, as safeguards lag tech advances
NEW YORK CITY: A UN scientific panel warned on Wednesday that safeguards on artificial intelligence were failing to keep pace with the rapidly growing capabilities of the technology. It came as the panel released the first independent global assessment of the risks and benefits of AI, which found t»»»
Judges strike down restrictions on student loan forgiveness program - UPI.com
Student debt relief activists march in June 2023 near the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. This week, a pair of federal judges blocked Trump administration changes to a student loan forgiveness program that detractors say would have made it into an ideological "loyalty test." File Photo by Ken Ceden»»»
US declines to renew USMCA trade pact with Mexico, Canada
BusinessNorth AmericaUS declines to renew USMCA trade pact with Mexico, CanadaWesley Rahn with AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersLengthy negotiations are expected as the Trump administration seeks changes to a trade deal with Mexico and Canada that has streamlined supply chains across North America. https://p.d»»»
Lusail cooling network sets two Guinness World Records
QNA Doha Qatari Diar has announced the registration of two world records in the Guinness World Records related to the district cooling system in Lusail City. This is a new global milestone added to Qatar’s record of achievements in the fields of infrastructure and sustainable development, the compa»»»
Shura Council participates in Arab Parliament plenary session in Cairo
QNA Cairo The Shura Council participated in the plenary session of the Arab Parliamentheld at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The Shura Council was represented by HE Amina bint Youssef Al Jaidah, HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi, HE Mubarak bin Moh»»»
Vodafone Qatar: Investing in talent for Qatar’s digital future
Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar continues building a knowledge-based economy, investment in digital infrastructure, advanced connectivity and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and smart infrastructure is creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and digital t»»»
Al Khulaifi and UK official discuss efforts to promote regional stability
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with the United Kingdom’s Deputy National Security Adviser Barbara Woodward in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen ties between the»»»
QC equips sewing workshops in Mali to empower low-income communities
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support livelihoods and promote economic development in vulnerable communities, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Mali branch, has implemented a qualitative project aimed at empowering 68 beneficiaries, including women, youth, and low-income»»»
Sidra honours Class of 2026, expands next generation of healthcare leaders
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony on June 30 to mark its fourth Medical Education Day. The Class of 2026 comprises 75 graduates who completed residency, fellowship, undergraduate and »»»
QNL launches summer membership drive
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched its annual Membership Campaign, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digital of»»»
MoJ holds training on combating money laundering and financing of terrorism
QNA Doha The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice is hosting a training programme on combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen the legal capabilities of employees working in ministries and government entiti»»»
Former CIA director Brennan sues Trump administration to protect records - UPI.com
John Brennan, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, testifies in 2017 on Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Brennan is suing the Trump administration, asking a judge to preserve all »»»
China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism
BEIJIN: A new ethnic unity law came into effect Wednesday in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a “shared” national identity among ethnic gr»»»
China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism
BEIJIN: A new ethnic unity law came into effect Wednesday in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a “shared” national identity among ethnic gr»»»
Alibaba to pay US $600m to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales
WASHINGTON: The Chinese tech giant Alibaba will pay $600 million to resolve a dispute with the US government over allegations that the Hangzhou-based firm sold and imported illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, regulated chemicals, and pill-making equipment into the US Alibaba operates so»»»
Saudi food delivery platforms shift from access to SME growth
Saudi Arabia’s food delivery market is no longer defined by adoption alone. With delivery apps now embedded in consumer behavior, the next phase of competition is shifting toward merchant performance: how quickly restaurants go live, how effectively they use data, and how well they convert platform»»»
US service member missing after helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea
WASHINGTON: A US service member was missing and three others wounded but in stable condition after their MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.The US military said there was no indication the crash was caused by hostile action."US Navy assets in »»»
Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut
CHESTER-LE-STREET, UK: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 international against England at Chester-le-Street abandoned after the tourists’ innings. Spectators at Durham’s headquarters were given a tantalising glimpse»»»
Heat wave raises power grid concerns as outages exceed 70,000 nationwide - UPI.com
Meteorologists warned that predicted storms could increase the risk of power outages. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo A sprawling and dangerous heat wave gripping much of the central and eastern United States is raising concerns about power demand and outage risks ahead of the Fourth of»»»
Businessman goes on trial for murder of Maltese anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Businessman Yorgen Fenech went on trial in Malta on Wednesday accused of orchestrating the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was blown up in 2017 in a car bomb near her home. A Maltese tycoon went on trial on Wednesday accused of ordering the murde»»»
The EU can’t fix Europe – but it can fund Kiev forever
NATO-EU Europe, that tense, unhappy realm of deeply unpopular yet aggressively doctrinaire centrist regimes, has many grifts. Its elites, whether national or EU, in business, politics, and the mainstream media and think-tank sinecure system are stunningly inept when it comes to addressing the urgen»»»
Two arrested after climbing to top of Empire State Building for proposal - UPI.com
Sunlight hits the Empire State Building and the buildings of the Manhattan skyline in March in New York City. Two people were arrested Wednesday after climbing to the top of the building's spire and antenna, a perch more than 1,000 feet in the air. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 1»»»
Syria foils attempt to smuggle more than 800,000 captagon tablets from Lebanon
LONDON: Syrian authorities said on Wednesday that they thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of the illicit amphetamine captagon from Lebanon into the Al-Nabek district. The Drug Enforcement Administration, working with the Internal Security Command in Rif Dimashq governorate, seized 832,»»»
Israeli artillery targets eastern Gaza: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets eastern Gaza: reports 01-07-2026 21:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist Enemy Wreaks Havoc in South Lebanon: Ai»»»
Qatar Basketball Team faces India in opening game of third window of Asian qualifiers
Doha: The Qatar men’s national basketball team will play a crucial match against India at 3:30 PM at Veer Savarkar Hall in Ahmedabad, India, marking the start of the third window of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup – Qatar 2027. The team enters the contest with the ambition of»»»
New York prepares for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
NEW YORK: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden. The billionaire pop superstar and the three-time NFL Super Bowl champion, both 36, have kept fans guessing»»»
Salah fitness race in focus for Egypt ahead of Australia clash
DALLAS, USA: Mohamed Salah remains in a race to be ready for Egypt’s last 32 clash with Australia in Dallas on Friday with the forward continuing his recovery from a hamstring strain sustained in the 1-1 draw with Iran. The Egyptians are in the knockout rounds for the first time after group phase »»»
Zionist Enemy Wreaks Havoc in South Lebanon: Air Raids, Bombings, Fires - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Enemy Wreaks Havoc in South Lebanon: Air Raids, Bombings, Fires 01-07-2026 22:21 PM The Israeli enemy continued on Wednesday violat»»»
Lebanon and Syria join US-led Middle East military talks
LONDON: Military leaders from Syria and Lebanon joined for the first time commanders from across the Middle East at a United States defense conference on Wednesday. The regional security dialogue was held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, and led by US Central Command, which coordinates military ope»»»
Israeli lawmakers move to restrict mosque loudspeakers
LONDON: Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted in a preliminary reading to approve a bill that will restrict the use and volume of mosque loudspeakers across the country, according to Palestine News Agency. The bill requires three additional votes before it can be enacted into law. Knesset member Zvi»»»
Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
ATLANTA, USA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s men escaped humiliation and one of England’s»»»
Has the US-Iran war’s real cost been obscured by economic fallout?
ATLANTA: People living in Bahrain and Kuwait awoke to the sound of sirens on June 28, despite there being a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Two Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted over Kuwait, and an Iranian drone struck a residential building in Bahrain. Although no casualties were repo»»»
US Navy helicopter crashes in Arabian Sea; 3 rescued, 1 missing
Dubai: The US Navy said it had rescued three crew members after one of its helicopters crashed in the Arabian Sea and that search operations were continuing for a fourth person. The Navy said there was no indication of hostile activity linked to the incident, without providing further details on th»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces targeted civil defense teams extinguishing a fire and searching for casualties in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces targeted civil defense teams extinguishing a fire and searching for casualties in Nabatie»»»
Qatar's Lusail district cooling network recognized by Guinness
Doha: Qatari Diar has announced the registration of two world records in the Guinness World Records, related to the district cooling system in Lusail City. This is a new global milestone added to Qatar's record of achievements in the fields of infrastructure and sustainable development, the company»»»
Salam says framework agreement should lead to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday defended the framework agreement that Lebanon has signed with Israel, saying that if it gets implemented, it should lead to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. It would also "allow our displaced people to return to their villages and homes in a safe and digni»»»
Syria, Türkiye discuss joint investment, border trade facilitation
Damascus, July 1, (SANA) The Damascus and its Countryside Chamber of Industry discussed with a visiting delegation from the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association of Türkiye (MÜSİAD), headed by Chairman Nivafk Yilits, a new roadmap for joint investment, knowledge transfer, and overc»»»
Justice Ministry Sees Significant Improvements in Prison Conditions
Bulgaria has made significant progress in improving both prison conditions and the working environment for correctional officers, Deputy Justice Minister Stanimir Stanev said Wednesday as inspections of the country's prisons near completion. Speaking to reporters during the opening of a photo exhib»»»
Kane strikes twice as England beat DR Congo to reach World Cup last 16
Atlanta: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation and one of England's worst»»»
Chinese fishing fleet raises alarm across South America - UPI.com
The practice of Chinese fishing boats operating illegally has been ongoing for years. Here, several Chinese boats that were caught while reportedly operating illegally in South Korea's exclusive zone are moored at a port in Incheon, South Korea, in 2016. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Ju»»»
Bulgaria Introduces Monitoring of Trucks Overtaking in Restricted Motorway Sections
Bulgaria's National Toll Administration is introducing a new functionality to its electronic toll system that will automatically detect heavy goods vehicles driving in overtaking lanes where it is prohibited. The new monitoring mechanism came into effect on July 1, 2026. It will operate in motorway»»»
TCHAKAROV: New shade of success? Think Uzbek green!
Uzbekistan is Central Asia's rising heavyweight, and its economic story is generally being told through the now-familiar lenses of macroeconomic reform, improving policymaking and an increasingly attractive investment climate. Yet one of the country's most important structural shifts has received f»»»
Ultra-conservative Catholic group defies pope, ordains four bishops - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV (C) greets the people after presiding over a meeting June 7 in Madrid, Spain, 07 June 2026. An arch-conservative Catholic group on Wednesday consecrated four bishops without the pope's permission and despite his appeal to them. Photo by Fernando Villar/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- The Society o»»»