Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump, Ukraine and Europe’s defence race: Why Hungary could be the unexpected winner
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Kyiv and the European Union to advance their arms and defence strategies to increase production as much as possible, engineer European production and innovation possibilities, and lessen their dependence on the United States. Author: Peyman Pejman Some in H»»»
Bellingham the hero as England beat Norway to reach World Cup semis
MIAMI: Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday and reach the World Cup semi-finals. Andreas Schjelderup gave the Norwegians the lead in the 36th minute, but Bellingham equalized before the break. Harry Kane had a goal ruled out shortl»»»
Iran’s Army, IRGC target US bases across region in retaliation of US aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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World leaders mourn passing of Father Amir
Doha, Qatar: Tributes and condolences poured in from world leaders following the passing of Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pa»»»
Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday following the latest round of US-Iran hostilities as traders grew hopeful that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would eventually resume, but prices finished the week with sharp gains. Brent crude futures settled at $76.01, while US West Texas Int»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carries out a bombing in the town of Beit Yahoun, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ten Arrested in Cross-Border Rental Car Fraud Scheme Worth Nearly EUR 900,000
Ten people have been arrested in an operation by Bulgaria's General Directorate Border Police targeting a cross-border rental car fraud scheme worth approximately EUR 900,000, the Border Police said on its Facebook page. Police searched 14 properties across the country. The alleged organizer of the»»»
’In our blood’: Palestinians keep horse culture alive against all odds
RAWABI: As Arabic rap thundered from loudspeakers and hundreds of spectators packed the stands in the occupied West Bank city of Rawabi, handlers put the finishing touches on gleaming Arabian stallions before leading them into the show ring.“Palestinians have a huge passion for Arabian horses,” sai»»»
Belgium’s golden generation takes final World Cup bow
Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated world football with a squad overflowing with talent. They climbed to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, produced some of the game’s finest players and »»»
Spain’s confidence soars before France challenge
Doha, Qatar: Spain head into FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with growing confidence after their dramatic victory over Belgium, convinced they have what it takes to stop the tournament favourites. Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 win over Belgium on F»»»
On This Day, July 12: Geraldine Ferraro is 1st female running mate on major party ticket - UPI.com
On July 12, 1984, Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y., as his running mate. 1 of 5 | Walter Mondale and Rep. Geraldine Ferraro wave to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention on July 19, 1984, in San Francisco. On July 12, 1984, Mondale n»»»
Pulling back the curtain: did 12 April really mark a change of regime?
“Of course it did!” “Of course it didn’t!” supporters on either side will insist without a moment’s hesitation. But what is the truth about this supposed change of regime? Let’s take a closer look. Entire libraries have been written—and no doubt many more books will be—on the question of what polit»»»
QRCS affirms importance of coordination between Arab humanitarian organisations
Nouakchott: An official delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has participated in the 50th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). Held in Nouakchott, Mauritania, the three-day meetings were attended by high-level representatives from »»»
Ministry of Labour launches summer training programme for secondary, university students
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has launched the “Maharat 2026” Summer Training Programme in cooperation with a number of private sector partners. The programme, one of the Ministry’s human capital development initiatives, is des»»»
In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions
VULCANO PORTO: Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater’s edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to predict eruptions. On the Aeolian island of Vulcano, off the coast of Sicily, German researcher Marius Schaab, from the Techni»»»
Labour Law amendments introduce professional licensing, flexible work and revised non-compete rules
Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Labour Relations Department at the Ministry of Labour, Yousuf Ali Abdulnour, has outlined the key amendments introduced under Law No. 9 of 2026, highlighting new requirements for professional licensing and training in selected occupations, the legal recognitio»»»
EMTC: Pioneering the Transition to Precision Milling and Smart Supply Chains Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»
Startup Egypt: Turning Innovation into Economic Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of transformation with the launch of the Startup Egypt Platform, a national initiative designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate entrepreneurial growth. By combining government support with private-sector expertise, the platform offers a unifi»»»
India approves plan to expand strategic oil reserves
NEW DELHI — India's largest state-run oil and gas producer has approved plans to develop a 1.75 million metric tonne strategic petroleum reserve, as New Delhi seeks to bolster energy security after being hit hard during the Middle East war.India, the world's third-largest importer of oil and the se»»»
'This is our sky': Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers in West Bank
Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "polit»»»
Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa: Six countries eligible for faster tourist visas
Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»
World Cup politics: something ugly in the beautiful game
In a way, politics will always be part of football. The game’s importance to fans makes it inevitable. This is why prime ministers and presidents like to declare themselves fans of one team or another, even if sometimes they forget which club they support between interviews. Cue a gentle cough in t»»»
Wall Street gets small boost from SK hynix debut
NEW YORK — Global stock markets rose slightly on Friday as investors digested a wave of corporate announcements, while the Nasdaq failed to get a major boost from the solid debut of South Korean chip titan SK hynix on Wall Street.The supplier of advanced memory chips used for AI technology raised $»»»
Partnership between ISSF, STV opens investment horizons in Jordan's AI sector
AMMAN — The Innovative Start-ups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has entered into a strategic partnership with Saudi Technology Ventures (STV) capital firm to strengthen the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up ecosystem in Jordan and support the growth of AI companies across the Middle East and beyond.The p»»»
47°C heat, humid nights and a chance of fog: Here's the UAE weather outlook for the week ahead
Abu Dhabi: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Sunday, with inland temperatures reaching up to 47°C and humid conditions forecast overnight and into Monday morning in some coastal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are expect»»»
West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses
HERAT: Businesses in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat have suffered from a downturn in female customers opting to stay home following a recent crackdown by morality police on women’s attire, according to shopkeepers, drivers and residents. Dozens of women were detained by the Taliban government’»»»
Political violence shadows Bangladesh’s new government
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s new government won power promising to end political violence, but six months after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, the killings continue. Rahman, who leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), pledged during February’s elections to end the state-backed violence tha»»»
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal against bitter rivals England. Fans»»»
Tour de France stage to be shortened due to 'intense heatwave'
Tour de France's organisers on Saturday announced that they will shorten a stage of the race due to intense heat. ASO made this historic decision to cut out a hilly loop at the start of the stageafter France's weather authority declared a red alert in Corrèze. Tour de France organisers, »»»
Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands
More than 90,000 people in Taiwan fled their homes as Typhoon Bavi lashed the island with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, after cutting power to thousands in Japan's Okinawa islands as it bore down on eastern China. More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the governme»»»
Follow the money: government launches asset recovery office
The government on Friday submitted to the National Assembly the bill on the establishment of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on his Facebook page: “Third time’s the charm. EU funds and the prosecutor’s office — check. And we have jus»»»
US, Lebanese delegations meet to discuss Israeli withdrawal from ‘pilot zones’ – Ya Libnan
Share: Military delegations from the United States and Lebanon have met in Beirut to work out how to implement the first phase of a US-brokered framework agreement intended to achieve an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Lebanese sources told Al Jazeera on Saturday that the talks focused on»»»
Two children die after ferry hits bridge in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS: At least two children were killed after a ferry carrying more than 35 people collided with a bridge while crossing the Euphrates River in the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor on Sunday, the Syrian Civil Defense said. More than 15 people were rescued after all those on boar»»»
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway i»»»
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is n»»»
Luxury buyers turn to AI for discovery and comparison before making high-end purchases
Dubai: The world’s biggest-spending luxury customers are already using artificial intelligence to decide what to buy, where to shop and which brands to consider, according to a new report by Bain & Company and Comité Colbert. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fifth a»»»
Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US
The builder got up every morning long before dawn, left home to pick up his construction crew and then headed out to work on yet another house somewhere across the sprawl of Houston. Fourteen hours later, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo would return to the wife he’d met as a teenager in Mexico and the modes»»»
Thousands of Albanians march against Trump-linked resort
TIRANA, Albania: Thousands of Albanians marched in Tirana Saturday calling for the resignation of the country’s prime minister and protesting a tourism project linked to the Trump family — the 42nd consecutive night of such demonstrations. The marchers were also protesting a concert Saturday by con»»»
Saudi leadership extends National Day greetings to Mongolia
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday sent separate cables of congratulations to Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the occasion of his country’s National Day, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). King Salman wished President Khurelsukh cont»»»
Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US
WASHINGTON: A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the US on Saturday, with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or m»»»
Doha strives to preserve last window between Washington and Tehran
Khaled Al Hameidi DoHA As the fragile calm between the United States and Iran faces mounting pressure following renewed military exchanges and increasingly confrontational political rhetoric, Qatar has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent the remaining channels of communication from closing. W»»»
Emotional immersion redefine screen acting, say filmmakers
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The evolution of screen acting has long fascinated filmmakers, critics and audiences alike. From the formal, theatrical performances that dominated early cinema to the emotionally layered portrayals seen in contemporary films, acting has undergone one of the most significant »»»
Global Alliance for AI Ethics to shape inclusive technology governance, says HBKU
QNA Geneva The Global Alliance for AI Ethics, a pioneering international initiative hosted by Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has been launched on the sidelines of the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland. Supported by a High-Level S»»»
Global Alliance for AI Ethics hosted by QF’s HBKU launched in Geneva
Tribune News Network Geneva The Global Alliance for AI Ethics, a pioneering international initiative hosted by Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has been launched on the sidelines of the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland. Supported »»»
Plans for post-war Gaza face challenges on the ground
JERUSALEM: In spite of the ongoing risk of renewed fighting in Gaza, stakeholders have spent months preparing for the post-war phase. Plans for governance, security and humanitarian relief have begun to take shape, but remain largely theoretical in the absence of a political agreement, credible sec»»»
‘A moving target’: South Africa’s endless border battle
MUSINA, South Africa: Perched on weathered wooden rafts, small groups of people hauled themselves and their bundles of cargo hand over hand along a rope strung across the crocodile-infested Limpopo River. Minutes later, they were in South Africa, having bypassed the border post at Beitbridge, a sho»»»
More than 200 people at a summer camp helicoptered to safety as Missouri faces flooding
MISSOURI, USA: One person remained missing in Missouri on Saturday after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state the previous day, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children. Several other states also faced the potential for severe »»»
Startup wrap — MENA investment rises 190% to $148.2m in June
RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region continued its steady trend in June, with 41 startups collectively raising $148.2 million, representing an annual rise of 190 percent. According to Wamda data, startup investments over the month declined by 76 percent compared to»»»
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates, who bought the club for one pound, dies at 94
LONDON: Ken Bates, the former Chelsea owner and chairman who bought the club for just a pound in 1982, has died. He was 94. Chelsea confirmed the death in a statement Saturday, saying Bates “passed away peacefully in Monaco this morning surrounded by his wife and family.” “The club send our heartfe»»»