Qatar Museums opens condolence books to honour Father Amir’s legacy
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has opened condolence books at four of the country’s leading cultural institutions, inviting citizens, residents and visitors to pay tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, by sharing messages of remembrance, gratitude and respect. Accordin»»»
Enemy drones breach Nabatieh, Iqlim al-Tuffah area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Emergency sirens activated again across Bahrain following reports of fresh IRGC missile strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Emirates says economy flyers may soon leave their neck pillows at home
Dubai: Economy Class passengers on Emirates could soon have less need to carry neck pillows on long-haul flights, with the airline introducing an adjustable headrest designed to hold the head and neck in place while travellers sleep. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»
How to contain tensions between Israel and Türkiye in Syria
Relations between Israel and Türkiye are at one of their lowest points, and the rhetoric between the two countries continues to escalate. The latest point of friction came during Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara during the NATO Summit, when the American president went out of his way to praise his Tur»»»
The Palestinian economy is struggling. In the West Bank, the problem is too much cash
RAMALLAH, West Bank: Picture this: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station’s bank has stopped accepting notes and coins as deposits because it already is drowning in cash. In most places, cash is king. But in t»»»
Saudi crown prince, Aoun discuss Lebanon’s stability, regional peace efforts
JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call late Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which they discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region and efforts to reinforce security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Aoun expressed his de»»»
Foreign tourist killed in jet ski collision on Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG
A foreign tourist was killed in a jet ski collision on Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake. The accident occurred in the village of Bosteri.The regional police confirmed the accident. The Issyk-Kul Regional Department of Internal Affairs received a report from emergency medical services about a fatal accid»»»
EU report praises reforms but flags corruption and media concerns
The new government has launched intensive reforms to restore the rule of law, the European Commission stressed in this year's rule of law report. The document highlights that several legislative reforms have advanced following dialogue under the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the general cond»»»
Kuwait introduces new rules for places of worship: What changes for religious sites
Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing places of worship to ensure they are not used for political activities or non-religious purposes, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al Wasmi said on Sunday. According to KUNA, the new rules issued through a decree require managers of »»»
Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks
MANILA: Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks to be joined by Western and Asian counterparts, including from the United States, China, Russia and the European Union. Some of the worl»»»
‘Don’t try to be the next Metallica. Show what Metallica inspired you to make’: Inside UAE's heavy metal scene
I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»
UAE weather this week: 48C today before temperatures begin to ease
Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to rise on Monday before easing gradually over the following days, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy skies and light to moderate winds across much of the country. Monday's weather will be partly cloudy t»»»
‘Don’t try to be the next Metallica. Show what Metallica inspired you to make’: Inside UAE's heavy metal scene
I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»
British military says a ship is ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman.
DUBAI: A ship caught fire early Monday in the Strait of Hormuz near the coastline of Oman, the British military said.The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center issued a warning about the fire, saying it was unclear what sparked the blaze.The US military has been encourag»»»
Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award when Lionel Messi was blanked in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Sunday in the fi»»»
Qatar takes part in session of ABEGS Executive Council
QNA Riyadh Qatar participated in the 96th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) on Sunday. The event, held virtually, saw the participation of Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Education in the GCC member states, and the Assistant Secretary»»»
ColorVerse Experience brings new immersive family adventure to Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar, presented by Visit Qatar, has officially opened the ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive entertainment attraction developed in partnership with Spacetoon. Taking place at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) – South Parking from July 16 to»»»
Ooredoo, Samsung announce new strategic partnership
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, and Samsung Gulf Electronics announced a new strategic partnership to enhance the customer experience in Qatar by providing the latest Samsung devices and expanding their distribution through Ooredoo’s network and vario»»»
QBG strengthens regional collaboration in plant conservation
QNA Doha A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation an»»»
246 participants hone skills at QNA training programmes
QNA Doha The Qatar News Agency (QNA) Training Centre has concluded its training programmes for the first half of 2026 organised as part of the centre’s annual training plan. A total of 246 trainees from QNA and several government entities took part in the programmes. During the first half of the ye»»»
Ukrainian parliament frustrates Zelenskiy’s defence ministry reshuffle
Ukraine’s parliament has frustrated President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s attempt to install a new defence leadership, exposing strains within his ruling coalition and intensifying a political crisis over the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov. The Verkhovna Rada did not, however, reject Fedorov’s dismissal in »»»
Ten tortured bodies found in World Cup co-host Mexico
Ten fresh corpses were discovered across the central Mexican state of Zacatecas on Saturday, according to local authorities, including five who were discovered hanging from a highway bridge. The bodies, half-naked and showing signs of torture, were found at three separate locations in the state. So»»»
Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors
SOUTHPORT, England: Rory McIlroy has been down this road before — the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year. McIlroy was never part of the conversation at British Open — except for his critical comments of how Bryson DeChambeau handled a rules viol»»»
Iran targets US command center in Syria, Gulf ally Bahrain as conflict escalates
DUBAI: Iran renewed attacks on US military targets and its regional allies on Monday, saying it had struck a command center near the Al-Tanf base in Syria, while Bahrain sounded air raid sirens as the latest escalation sent oil prices above $90 a barrel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had la»»»
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106t»»»
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
A US service member died during a "controlled detonation" of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, the military said Sunday. It followed the killing of two US troops in Jordan late Friday. Jordan on Sunday summoned Iran's top envoy in Amman to protest Tehran's attacks on»»»
Indian police shift Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike to hospital against his wish
Indian police on Saturday forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, a prominent activist tied to the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party, is seeking education reforms. His family has denoun»»»
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
East Rutherford, United States: Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106»»»
Iraq PM to visit Iran this week after trip to US
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is scheduled to visit Iran later this week following a trip to the US where he met President Donald Trump, Iraqi state media reported Sunday.Washington and Tehran are Iraq’s main allies, but their enmity has long turned the country into a proxy battlegroun»»»
Fire forces evacuations in south France town
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of dozens of homes on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and a fleet of water-bombing aircraft battled to contain the blaze, authorities said. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation after days of extreme heat, the fire broke out n»»»
Andrew Tate arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition over rape, human trafficking charges
MIAMI — Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by the US Marshals Service on a sealed warrant following a request from British authorities seeking their extradition to face a series of criminal charges, including rape, human trafficking and sexual ex»»»
Magyar's constitutional overhaul tests Hungary's path from Orbán era
Questions over how far a new Hungarian government can go in dismantling its predecessor's political legacy have come into focus after Prime Minister Péter Magyar's administration pushed through sweeping constitutional changes that supporters say are essential to restoring the rule of law but critic»»»
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
NEW DELHI: A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees. Police launched an investigation in June and arrested eight people responsible for handling donations »»»
CDC links Taco Bell lettuce to Cyclospora outbreak across the US
The US health authorities have identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at the country’s largest Mexican-inspired fast-food chain as the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes severe, explosive diarrhea. More than 1,600 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasi»»»
US-Iran conflict widens as Tehran targets American bases in Jordan, Kuwait
The military confrontation between the United States and Iran widened on Sunday after Tehran said it had struck US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and other countries, while Washington launched another wave of attacks inside Iran and missile and drone threats placed several regional states on high alert. »»»
Egypt, Serbia to sign MoU to expand cooperation in digital health, medical technology
Egypt’s General Authority for Healthcare (GAH) and Serbia have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical tourism and healthcare capacity building. The a»»»
Alexandria Port cargo throughput tops 82 million tonnes in FY2025/26: Transport minister
Alexandria Port recorded its highest-ever cargo handling volumes during fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, with total cargo throughput exceeding 82 million tonnes, reflecting continued improvements in port infrastructure, operational efficiency and logistics services, according to Minister of Transport Kame»»»
Executive education investment in Middle East nears $100m annually amid rising demand for workforce upskilling
Harrisburg Business Institute expands online executive programmes to meet growing demand for practical professional skills Investment in executive education and professional development is gaining momentum across the Middle East as organisations increasingly prioritise workforce upskilling to meet »»»
US announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks are coming close
DUBAI: The United States announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of US troops, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. Step by step, the US and Iran have returned»»»
Egypt, World Bank discuss financial guarantee fund to boost renewable energy, infrastructure investment
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held talks with a World Bank delegation on expanding cooperation in financial sustainability, power sector development and innovative financing mechanisms to support electricity and renewable energy infrastructure projects. The me»»»
Seven Egyptian investors sign industrial land agreements at Elsewedy Industrial City in Tanzania
Seven Egyptian investors have signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to secure industrial land for new manufacturing facilities at Elsewedy Industrial City in Tanzania, on the sidelines of the presidential summit between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu»»»
Investment minister discusses Procter & Gamble’s expansion plans to boost local manufacturing, exports
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, met with senior executives from Procter & Gamble (P&G) to discuss the company’s existing investments in Egypt and plans to expand local manufacturing while increasing exports to Gulf and African markets. The meeting forms part of the »»»
IDF failed to identify suspects in multiple Palestinian detainee deaths – Haaretz
The Israel Defense Forces opened 57 criminal investigations into the deaths of multiple Palestinian and Lebanese detainees in Israeli military custody but never indicted anybody, according to Haaretz. Seven of the cases reportedly relate to captives who suffered fatal gunshot wounds. In an article »»»
Saudi Arabia launches national parks investment opportunities
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has announced seven investment opportunities in national parks across the Eastern Province, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This forms part of a wider package of 142 investment opportunities annou»»»
European delegation highlights EU–Saudi partnership amid regional tensions
RIYADH: A European Parliament delegation began a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia with its chair, Reinhold Lopatka, saying talks will focus on security cooperation, energy-transition projects, trade priorities and a proposed strategic partnership. The visit, running from July 19-21 and covering Riya»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 4,328, with 12,229 injured
Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) announced on Sunday that the death toll from the Israeli Aggression on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 4,328, with 12,229 people injured. Lebanon and the Israeli entity signed a US-brokered framewo»»»
German leader Jens Spahn resigns over decision to use surrogate for baby - UPI.com
German Health Minister Jens Spahn (R) and his husband Daniel Funke (L) arrive for a state banquet in honor of the queen and crown prince of Denmark at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on November 10, 2021. On Saturday, Spahn, now a member of the Bundestag, resigned his post after the couple used a surroga»»»
Bloomberg: Syria emerges as regional hub for Iraqi fuel oil exports via Mediterranean
Washington, July 19 (SANA) Syria is emerging as a regional hub for Iraqi fuel oil exports, with its Mediterranean ports, particularly Baniyas, becoming a key entry point for receiving and re-exporting Iraqi fuel oil to global markets, according to a report by Bloomberg. Within months, Syria has gon»»»
Israeli enemy army spokesperson: A short while ago, the air force intercepted a drone that was spotted in the border area with Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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