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»»»

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: 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’»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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: 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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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'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»»»

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»»»

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»»»