Qatar Tribune 28m

Fearsome France face Morocco might in first of the last eight meetings

Agencies Foxborough France will aim to keep their perfect run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 going when they take on Morocco in the quarter-final on Thursday. After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex FIFA World»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28m

Qatar strengthens State Audit powers with introduction of criminal penalties, financial disclosure requirements

QNA Doha Amendments to Qatar’s State Audit Bureau Law will enter into force on July 25, 2026 introducing new enforcement powers, criminal penalties and financial disclosure requirements aimed at strengthening public sector oversight after nearly a decade of experience under the existing legislation»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

WCM-Q organises faculty development workshop on competency-based assessment

Tribune News Network Doha The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a faculty development workshop on assessment in competency-based medical education (CBME). The two-day virtual course was designed to provide participants with a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Qatar affirms commitment to supporting OPCW in enhancing int’l peace, security

QNA The Hague The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to supporting the efforts of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to strengthen the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) contributing to the promotion of international peace and security. This cam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Qatar to be guest of honour at 40th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in Jordan

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will participate as the guest of honour at the 40th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The festival will run from July 22 to August 2, bringing together artists, writers, music»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Al Mannai holds series of high-level meetings in Geneva

Tribune News Network Geneva, Switzerland Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with a number of ministers and heads of international organisations on the sidelines of his participation in the Global Dialogu»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian state TV: A US attack targeted the coastal city of Chabahar - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian state TV: A US attack targeted the coastal city of Chabahar 09-07-2026 00:34 AM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qassem: We call on t»»»

Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: We call on the Lebanese government to withdraw from the framework agreement; we will not be drawn into strife, but will not allow anyone to target us, and our voice will remain strong in defense of Lebanon’s sovereignty and human rights - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We call on the Lebanese government to withdraw from the framework agreement; we will not be drawn into strife, but will not »»»

UPI 1h

Officials ‘confident’ buckling New York City high-rise is stable - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Spectators watch as engineers, the New York Police Department and Fire Department of New York work to secure the building at 235 E. 42nd Street as a partial collapse was feared Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- New York City officials believe they have st»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: The framework agreement reached by the Lebanese authorities fully serves Israeli enemy; even “Israel” alone could not have drafted such an agreement without cooperation from the US and Lebanese authorities - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The framework agreement reached by the Lebanese authorities fully serves Israeli enemy; even “Israel” alone could not have d»»»

The Peninsula 1h

More than hosts: North America's World Cup coming of age

DOHA: When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico and the United States, many expected the topic of discussion to center around logistics, sold-out stadiums, and successful engagement. Few expected all three hosts to build their own story and legacy into the tournament. From Mexico's dis»»»

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UPI 1h

FBI said to be investigating Argentine soccer federation finances - UPI.com

Argentina players celebrate after defeating Egypt 3-2 in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Tuesday. Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- As Argentina advances in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, prosecutors with the U.S. Departme»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Qassem: Only solution is Israeli withdrawal, army deployment south of Litani

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday that "there is no solution other than an Israeli withdrawal in return for the Lebanese Army's deployment south of the Litani." "The framework agreement sells Lebanon to the Zionist entity and it does not talk about withdrawal but rather re-deploymen»»»

Arab News 1h

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors

ANKARA: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge boost for Kyiv, which has long sought permission to produce the defensive weapons. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots. That’s»»»

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Arab News 1h

Analysis: Why does North African football outperform the Middle East on the world stage?

DUBAI: Four years ago, Morocco smashed the glass ceiling for Arab teams at the World Cup. A sensational run to the semifinal, where they lost 2-0 to France, goes beyond the wildest dreams of even European and South American nations, never mind those from the region. Arab teams from North Africa hav»»»

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Arab News 2h

Book Review: ‘Discipline Beats Vision’

“Discipline Beats Vision: How to Be the Leader Your Company Needs — Starting Monday” challenges the startup myth that visionary thinking alone drives success, arguing instead that disciplined leadership behaviors are what separate thriving companies from those that stall. Dane Hudson’s newly releas»»»

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Arab News 2h

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

NEW YORK: Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years. No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infections h»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah’s fighters are devoted to martyrdom and religious leadership (Wilayat), presenting the world with an unprecedented model inspired by it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah’s fighters are devoted to martyrdom and religious leadership (Wilayat), presenting the world with an unprecedented»»»

Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: The massive crowds in Iran and Iraq reflected unprecedented public support, saying the Islamic Republic is a system of the people, humanity, and vitality - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The massive crowds in Iran and Iraq reflected unprecedented public support, saying the Islamic Republic is a system of the p»»»

Arab News 2h

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a ‘territorial pariah’ in a blistering speech

TEL AVIV, Israel: Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, warned Wednesday that the country has become increasingly isolated as its leadership has turned it into a “territorial pariah,” in a speech at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday.Emanuel’s co»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei never asked anything of us; he gave us everything we requested, just as he did with martyred leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei never asked anything of us; he gave us everything we requested, just as he did with martyred leader Sayyed Has»»»

Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Naim Qassem addressing Imam Khamenei: Your words are the light of our path, your meetings with us are an inexhaustible source of strength, and your guidance is an enduring beacon of hope - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Naim Qassem addressing Imam Khamenei: Your words are the light of our path, your meetings with us are an inexhaustible source of str»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Addresses Mourners at Leader Funeral in Beirut’s Dahieh: We’ll Keep Following Imam Khamenei’s Path

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Jalalzadeh addressed the public gathering held alongside the funeral procession of the martyred Imam, Sayyed Ali Khamenei (may his soul rest in peace), at Ashura Square in Beirut’s southern suburb. “I bring with me the greetings of the Iranian people to the Leb»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei was a visionary leader and architect of contemporary Islamic civilization who stood firm with courage, resolve, and trust in God - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei was a visionary leader and architect of contemporary Islamic civilization who stood firm with courage, resolve»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iran Not to Answer Vulgarity with Vulgarity, But with Action: FM - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Not to Answer Vulgarity with Vulgarity, But with Action: FM 08-07-2026 22:50 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from archiv»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai's economy is off to a strong start: GDP hits Dh232bn in Q1

Dubai: Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching Dh232 billion, representing a 2.4 per cent increase from the same period last year. The performance reflects the strength, resilience, and adaptability of D»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting

WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook as fighting reignited in the Middle East.Global economic growth is estimated at 3.0 per cent this year, said the International Monetary Fund, down from»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How GDRFA turned a complex process into a one-click experience

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has been recognised with the “Best Digital City Experience” award under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services for its Domestic Worker Management initiative, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s effor»»»

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Arab News 3h

Kostyuk makes quick work of Paolini to clinch Wimbledon semifinal slot

LONDON: Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk made quick work of Italy’s 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini on a sweltering Center Court to speed into her first Wimbledon semifinal 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday. The 12th seed was a woman in a hurry from the start as she took the opening set in 36 minutes, breaking Paolini t»»»

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Arab News 3h

UN launches urgent inquiry into Sudan’s El-Obeid after finding ‘hallmarks of genocide’ by RSF in El-Fasher

NEW YORK CITY: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces committed mass killings, systematic abductions of women and girls and mass gang rape in El-Fasher, the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan said in a new report on Wednesday. The findings add further weight to evidence that atrocities committed by the warrin»»»

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UPI 3h

Very strong El Niño raises risk of extreme weather in South America - UPI.com

This is a view of the exposed banks by low water levels at Lake Calima, in the department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, in February 2016. High temperatures due El Niño drastically reduced the level of water in the reservoir. File Photo by Christian Escobar Mora/EPA July 8 (UPI) -- A very strong El »»»

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Al Manar 4h

Public gatherings begin across several Lebanese regions to coincide with the funeral of martyred Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, with a speech by Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Public gatherings begin across several Lebanese regions to coincide with the funeral of martyred Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, with a speech by»»»

Sputnik 4h

Ukraine’s Black Sea Energy Terrorism Threatens Its Own NATO ‘Partners’

The timing of the Ukrainian drone attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Turkiye-bound Blue Stream gas pipeline on July 7, the same day Zelensky arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, is “very intriguing,” prolific global energy expert Dr. Mamdouh Salameh told Sputnik. Salameh could»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Katara Tech Forum highlights AI's role in Islamic Sharia applications

DOHA: The Katara Cultural Village collaborated with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, alongside IslamOnline, in convening the 30th Katara Tech Forum in Doha. The panel discussion was dedicated to discussing the subject of artificial intelligence in Islamic Sharia provisions. I»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria discusses border crossing development with Jordan, Lebanon

Damascus, July 8 (SANA) Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Borders and Customs Qutaiba Badawi held separate talks on Wednesday with Jordanian and Lebanese delegations to develop border crossings and enhance cooperation on customs, transport and trade, the authority said in a Telegram stateme»»»

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Arab News 4h

Guatemalan zoo breeds rare lizards in bid to save endangered species

GUATEMALA CITY: Conservationists ‌in Guatemala are breeding a new generation of Guatemalan beaded lizards, one of the world’s most endangered lizards, in the hopes of rebuilding wild populations decimated by habitat loss and their popularity in the illegal pet trade. Heloderma charlesbogerti, also »»»

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Arab News 4h

Goalkeeper Kobel hails ‘huge achievement’ as Swiss set up Argentina showdown

VANCOUVER: Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel praised his side’s “incredible, incredible achievement” after their 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday took them into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years. The Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, playing at»»»

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UPI 4h

Apple expands deal with Broadcom to $30B commitment - UPI.com

Apple CEO Tim Cook gifts President Donald Trump a plaque to commemorate the announcement an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the United States during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on August 6. On Wednesday, Apple announced plans to increase its commi»»»

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UPI 5h

NASA's New Horizons probe awakens after long hibernation near Pluto - UPI.com

The New Horizons probe has awakened after hibernating for nearly a year, billions of miles into deep space, from where it sent this image of Pluto on July 14, 2015. File Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- NASA's New Horizons probe has awakened after hibernating for nearly a year»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UAE, Qatar top Arab countries in cost of living plus rent index: Numbeo

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates and Qatar ranked as the two most expensive Arab countries in terms of the Cost of Living Plus Rent Index, according to data published by Numbeo. The UAE ranked first among Arab countries and 28th globally with an index score of 48.2, followed by Qatar in second»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Exclude Russia From World Sport and You Get a Political Sideshow

The process of excluding Russia from international sporting competitions constitutes a form of political “insanity,” not principles or logic which can be explained to a reasonable person, legendary Soviet and Russian football coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev told Sputnik. That was the trainer’s reaction to t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Champions League restarts with World Cup star Lopes of Cape Verde missing for Shamrock Rovers

GENEVA: Far from the World Cup spotlight, the Champions League has restarted with Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes unable to play because of his memorable tournament run with Cape Verde. In 10 games played Tuesday in the Champions League first qualifying round, the first goal of the se»»»

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BNE 5h

EBID approves $417mn in West Africa projects, plans to double balance sheet

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), the Lomé-based development finance arm of the West African bloc, has approved more than $417mn in financing for five public and private sector projects covering transport infrastructure, healthcare, housing finance, mining, public asset managem»»»

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BNE 5h

Zimbabwean president signs constitutional amendments extending his term by two years to 2030

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional amendments extending presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, a move that will allow him to remain in office until 2030 and delay the country’s next election by two years. The Constitution of Zimbabwe A»»»

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BNE 5h

Woman wanted over Monaco bombing of sanctioned Ukrainian tycoon found shot dead near Kyiv

Two men detained over the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska — among them a serving military intelligence officer — Ukrainian media report, deepening the mystery around the attack on Vadym Iermolaiev. The woman sought by Interpol over the attempted assassination of the sanctioned Ukrainian businessma»»»

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RT 6h

US commanders ignored intelligence warnings before strike on Iranian girls’ school – CNN

Senior US military commanders ignored warnings that intelligence on targets in Iran was outdated as they rushed to compile strike lists at the start of the war, CNN reports. Citing sources familiar with the decision-making process, the broadcaster said the decision contributed to the deadly strike »»»

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RT 6h

Brazil says ‘terrorist’ designation of two criminal gangs carries the risk of US military action

The US decision to brand Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as terrorist organizations could serve as a pretext for military intervention, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry has warned. Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira issued the warning in a letter sent to Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies last week, respon»»»

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RT 6h

Oil prices surge on US-Iran escalation after OFAC revokes Iran oil license

Oil prices have surged as tensions between the US and Iran flared again, raising fresh concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East after Washington reinstated pressure on Tehran and resumed military strikes. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tuesday revoked a two-»»»

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Arab News 6h

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

WASHINGTON: Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pretournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10. France look like a juggernaut and are the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion »»»

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UPI 6h

Nicaragua-flagged 'ghost tanker' runs aground off India - UPI.com

A Nicaragua-flagged oil tanker -- possibly part of the "shadow fleet" -- that ran aground off India is bringing attention to the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. File Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA July 8 (UPI) -- A Nicaragua-flagged oil tanker under investigation for allegedly tran»»»

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