Egypt launches first national rare diseases forum, unveils expanded patient support measures
Egypt has announced a series of measures to strengthen care for patients living with rare diseases, including expanding early screening programmes, establishing a national patient registry, and creating a dedicated funding mechanism, during the launch of the country’s first national forum dedicated»»»
Qatar Calendar presents diverse range of family, cultural, and entertainment events throughout July
DOHA: This July, Qatar Calendar presents an exciting line-up of events, inviting residents to enjoy a season packed with international sport, family entertainment, cultural exhibitions, and creative summer programs.Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's program offers something for audienc»»»
US–Iran technical talks ongoing, Qatar clarifies negotiation status
Doha: The visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Doha forms part of ongoing meetings with mediators in Qatar to discuss regional issues, including Iran negotiations and developments in Lebanon, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, A»»»
Egypt to Begin Allocating New Mobile Spectrum Under $3.5bn Telecom Deal
Egypt is set to begin allocating newly acquired mobile spectrum to telecommunications operators in July, marking the next phase of the country’s record US$3.5 billion spectrum agreement signed earlier this year to expand network capacity and support future digital services. The National Telecommuni»»»
Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
Arlington, United States: Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the»»»
Israel announces space weapon project
Israel is developing a space-based laser weapon capable of targeting satellites, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced. The proposed system is intended to give Israel a capability that no other nation currently has, the cabinet member told journalists on Monday. “As of today, no country has th»»»
China to teach AI at all school levels under new State Council plan
China will make artificial intelligence part of schooling from primary classes to university under a new five-year plan issued by the State Council. The document, published on Monday, calls for AI to be taught “across all educational stages” to enhance students’ AI literacy, and teach them to under»»»
Restoration work begins on main Damascus Jewish cemetery
DAMASCUS: An organization has begun restoring Damascus’s main Jewish cemetery, the group’s founder told AFP on Tuesday, as members of Syria’s dwindling community seek to revive their heritage after ex-ruler Bashar Assad’s ouster. At the cemetery located along the airport road near the capital, an A»»»
Coventry manager Frank Lampard signs new contract to 2029
COVENTRY, England: Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has signed a new deal until 2029 ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League. The 48-year-old former England midfielder helped the Sky Blues earn promotion to the Premier League last season by winning the Championship. Coventry announced t»»»
Syrian chambers of Commerce, Austrian delegation discuss economic cooperation
Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Head of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce (FSCC) Alaa al-Ali met on Tuesday with a delegation from the Republic of Austria to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation and develop trade relations between the two countries, the Federation said. The delegation »»»
More than 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation
More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have sought legal status under a scheme that has defied a European crackdown on irregular immigration, the government said on Tuesday, the final day for submissions. The vast scheme was predicted to benefit around 500,000 people, most from Latin »»»
End of an era: Finland's landline phones fall silent for the last time
Dubai: Finland has officially switched off its nationwide fixed-line telephone network, bringing nearly 150 years of landline service to an end as the country completes its transition to modern digital communications. The final nationwide landline call was made on Tuesday, June 30, before telecommu»»»
Development Plan 2026–2030: Tunisia targets average growth of 4.2%
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - The draft 2026–2030 development plan aims to establish a new economic model based on social justice, strengthened national sovereignty and self-sufficiency, while targeting an average annual GDP growth rate of around 4.2% at...»»»
Study says strength training in midlife lowers type 2 diabetes risk
Washington: A new study found that regular strength training during midlife can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 42 percent. The 19-year study tracked more than 143,000 adults in the United States and was conducted by researchers from several international institutions, includ»»»
This grieving father and ex-general could test the grip of Israel’s longest serving prime minister
JERUSALEM: A leading Israeli general who quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s war Cabinet after accusing him of lacking a strategy in Gaza has emerged as one of the premier’s most serious challengers in elections scheduled for the fall. His name is Gadi Eisenkot. On Tuesday in Israel, his centr»»»
Analysis: Could the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement open the door to stability?
BEIRUT: Lebanon is moving along two parallel tracks following the framework agreement it signed with Israel under US sponsorship on June 26, with the stated aim of ending decades of hostility between the two countries. The Lebanese government is pressing ahead with the course set during the fifth r»»»
Merkel unveils official portrait for German chancellery
BERLIN: Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday unveiled her portrait that will join those of her male predecessors in Berlin’s chancellery building. Merkel cut a ribbon to reveal the painting by French-German artist Jeremie Queyras at Berlin’s Bode Museum, where it will remain on display»»»
Man killed in crocodile attack at Mexican beach - UPI.com
Authorities said the American crocodile attacked and dragged the man into the sea, where he was later found dead. File Photo courtesy of the National Park Service A young man was killed in a crocodile attack on a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday evening, according to authorities. The 28-»»»
D.C.’s fireworks show for July 4 will start later, last longer, organizers say - UPI.com
Spectators watch the annual July 4 fireworks display in 2025 on the National Mall in Washington D.C. This year's display is expected to be much larger and start later, officials said. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI.. | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- This year's July 4 fireworks display in Washi»»»
Qatar wins several awards at Arab Women in Diplomacy Forum
Cairo: The State of Qatar won several awards at the International Forum of Arab Women in Diplomacy, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States at its headquarters in Cairo today, in cooperation with the Arab Council for Social Responsibility, coinciding with the International»»»
Alfaro hails Paraguay's 'legends' as Neuer's Germany career ends In World Cup heartbreak
DOHA: Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro hailed his players as “legends” after they produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout to book a place in the quarter-finals. After battling to a 1-1 draw through 120 m»»»
In football stronghold California, World Cup is a seismic event
SAN JOSE, California: Flying high in their best-ever start to a season, the San Jose Earthquakes rule football in these parts of California, but they’re making way for new kings as the US prepare for a World Cup knockout match against Bosnia on Thursday. The clash in the San Francisco Bay Area mark»»»
Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Center Court in her return to singles
LONDON: Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon’s Center Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Several supporters held up signs wi»»»
Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
ARLINGTON, United States: Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the»»»
4 arrested in $500K ATM 'jackpotting' scheme in Connecticut - UPI.com
The U.S. District Attorney's Office in Connecticut announced it has arrested four men in a "jackpotting" scheme. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Four men allegedly stole more than half a million dollars in a "jackpotting" scheme from ATMs in Connecticut, the U.S. Dist»»»
Ukrainian spies likely behind Monaco bomb attack on oligarch
Investigators believe that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) likely carried out the bombing attack on Ukrainian-born businessman Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco, Le Figaro has reported. The attack seriously injured Ermolaev and two members of his family. An explosive device packed with shrapnel detona»»»
LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA career
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss thanked James in a statement for his eight years with the club, confirming multiple media reports that the 41-year-old superstar h»»»
The Philippines is now the first in Southeast Asia with commercial Starlink Direct-to-Cell
Dubai: The Philippines has become the first country in Southeast Asia to commercially launch Starlink Direct-to-Cellthrough a mobile network after Globe Telecom secured regulatory approval to roll out the satellite-to-mobile service nationwide. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) appro»»»
Thunderstorm cells and sometimes heavy rainfall expected Tuesday night
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - Thunderstorm cells are expected to develop late on Tuesday afternoon and early at night, bringing sometimes heavy rainfall over northern and central regions and locally in the south, followed by partly cloudy conditions across...»»»
Six Injured at Unregistered Water Park near Aheloy
Six people were injured on Tuesday in an incident involving an inflatable banana boat at an unregistered water park near Aheloy, the Transport and Communications Ministry reported. Three of them have been admitted to hospitals in Burgas and Sunny Beach for treatment, while the others were released »»»
Tunisia–Serbia: Parliamentary visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - A delegation from the Tunisia–Serbia Friendship Group is conducting a working visit to Serbia from June 28 to July 1, 2026.The visit is part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and develop relations of friendship...»»»
Erdogan rejects Israel’s Armenian genocide move and points to Gaza deaths
ANKARA, Turkiye: Turkiye’s president on Tuesday dismissed an Israeli proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, and turned the accusation back at Israel by pointing at the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was »»»
Journalists find love amid chaos of conflict
LONDON: Journalist Janay Boulos first connected with Syrian cameraman Abd Alkader Habak in 2016, when the London-based BBC reporter sought footage from him during the final months of the battle for Aleppo. What began as a professional relationship soon evolved into something more personal, sustai»»»
Starmer boosts budget to modernise UK military before exit
Britain plans to spend almost GBP300 billion ($397 billion) over the next four years to modernise its armed forces to counter rising threats, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday. More drones, uncrewed vehicles and an upgrade to the UK's nuclear deterrent form part of Starmer's lo»»»
Finance Minister calls on banks and financial institutions to continue supporting state budget
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) - Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi called on banks and financial institutions to continue supporting the state budget during the coming period through their participation in the borrowing operations scheduled for the second...»»»
Iran-US technical meetings continue without high-level talks: Advisor to Prime Minister, Official Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Doha is part of meetings with mediators in the State of Qatar to discuss various regional issues»»»
Why the UAE economy is expected to bounce back to 9.8 per cent in 2027
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE expects economic growth to moderate to 1.7 per cent in 2026 as regional developments weigh on trade, shipping, tourism and private sector confidence, while forecasting a strong rebound to 9.8 per cent in 2027. In its June 2026 Quarterly Economic Report, the ce»»»
France records 300 excess deaths during unseasonal May heatwave
A five-day heatwave in May caused at least 300 more deaths than expected across France, health officials said Tuesday. The unseasonal heatwave was followed in June by 11 days of the hottest temperatures the country has experienced since records began. French health officials said on Tuesday t»»»
Saudi ambassador receives industry minister in Beirut
BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by Lebanese Minister of Industry Joe Issa El-Khoury at the ministry’s headquarters in Beirut on Tuesday. The parties discussed Saudi-Lebanese relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in the industrial and investment sectors. They a»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Why Is SHE Still Here?’
In “Why Is SHE Still Here?” former Silicon Valley executive Patty Azzarello shatters the myth of the fearless leader. She reveals in her candid memoir that her decades-long career — culminating in roles as a CEO and a general manager of a billion-dollar software business — was not powered by innate»»»
Saudi ambassador receives industry minister in Beirut
BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by Lebanese Minister of Industry Joe Issa El-Khoury at the ministry’s headquarters in Beirut on Tuesday. The parties discussed Saudi-Lebanese relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in the industrial and investment sectors. They a»»»
Development Plan 2026-2030 aims to achieve around 4.2% growth, says Economy Minister
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) -Tunisia’s 2026–2030 development plan aims to achieve an average growth rate of around 4.2% at constant prices, reduce the poverty rate to below 15% and raise the Human Development Index (HDI) to the level of countries with very...»»»
Focus - Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush for weddings organised abroad
Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European »»»
France welcomes framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration- The Lebanese people are tired of fighting the wars of others. Their future belongs to one state, one army, and one sovereign Lebanon The agreement brokered by the United States and signed in Washington should pave the way for the total recovery of Lebanon’s sovereignty within t»»»
Rescuers, volunteers report obstacles to rescue operations in Venezuela - UPI.com
Volunteers conduct search operations in a building damaged by an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Monday. National and international rescue teams continue their efforts among the ruins of buildings in the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas, the epicenter of devastation caused by 7.2»»»
‘Too bad for US’: Trump criticises birthright ruling, urges action
Washington: US President Donald Trump criticised a Supreme Court ruling that rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, urging the Republican-controlled Congress to pursue legislation instead. "The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we c»»»
Qatar elected to ACAO Executive Council and Committees
Rabat: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), participated in the 74th Executive Council Meeting and the 29th General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), held on June 29-30 in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. The Qatari delegation was headed by »»»
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign finance limits - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down limits on the amount of money a political party committee can spend in coordination with a candidate. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on the amount of money a pol»»»
Death Toll From Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 1,943 - National Assembly Speaker
CARACAS (Sputnik) - The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with over 10,500 injured, National Assembly speaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday. "The death toll is 1,943, with 10,571 injured," Rodriguez said. Venezuelan and foreign specialists rescued 6,461 people from r»»»
SNCFT signs €38.2 million contract with China for five electric multiple-unit trains
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) – The Tunisian National Railways Company (SNCFT) on Tuesday signed a contract with China for the acquisition of five electric multiple-unit trains worth a total of €38.2 million, as part of the project to double and electrify...»»»