DOHA: The Ministry of Justice on Thursday launched an upgraded version of its official website as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and support the objectives of Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030. The ministry said the redesigned website serves as a unified digital platform providing easi»»»

Russia launched one of its largest ever missile and drone attacks on Kyiv late on Wednesday with blasts continuing through Thursday morning killing at least 21 people. Buildings damaged in the strikes includes apartment blocks and a Red Cross warehouse filled with humanitarian supplies. Ukraine and»»»

DUBAI: Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in the West Bank in 2025, according to a report by Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, which linked the deaths to an increasingly permissive open-fire policy and military conduct in the occupied territory. The report also pointed to what »»»

LONDON: Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 am (0400GMT) on Monday to allow football fans to watch England’s World Cup clash with Mexico. After England made it into the last 16 in the World Cup, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Football might be coming home, but we’»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: 1000 Days after October 7 Attack, Netanyahu’s Political Survival is the Only Israeli ‘Victory’ 02-07-2026 21:09 PM Israeli PM Benja»»»

Morristown: Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway with a hamstring injury, a source at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) told AFP on Thursday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament, unless Brazil reach the final on July 19 at »»»

Dubai: More than 900 forged and manipulated travel documents were detected in Dubai over the past 18 months, underscoring the emirate's investment in cutting-edge verification technologies and its growing role as a global leader in border security and travel document authentication. The achievement»»»

Tunis, July 2 (TAP)- Storm cells with rain are expected for the rest of the day in the centre and, locally, the south, then the north by the end of Thursday night and may be heavy over coastal regions, according to forecasts from the National...»»»

Damage is shown on the facade of Citic Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing on June 27. The pilot died in the accident, and authorities said the crash was intentional. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest building was a 66-yea»»»

The latest Hungarian government briefing brought several major announcements, including a HUF 100,000 school-starting support scheme for vulnerable children, new legislation on former communist-era secret police files, changes affecting public-interest asset management foundations, and a proposal t»»»

MEXICO CITY: Amid the sea ‌of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico’s opponents to a place of refuge. Welcome to the Losers Cafe, a coffee shop »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the “senseless killing” in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people. “President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends,” the US»»»

AMSTERDAM: A skeleton found beneath a Maastricht church this year could not be conclusively identified as that of famed French musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan, city authorities said on Thursday, with some findings raising fresh questions about the theory. “For now, the true origi»»»

LONDON: Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday. The 21-year-old fought back to defeat Serena Williams’ first-round conqueror Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, ro»»»

Port Sudan: Qatar Airways on Thursday announced the arrival of its inaugural flight at Port Sudan Airport, underscoring the airline's commitment to Africa and further reinforcing connectivity across its global network. The carrier will operate three weekly flights, providing passengers traveling to»»»

New York: Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war. Tesla's global deliveries came in at 480,126, up 25 percent from the year-ago period when Musk's wor»»»

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives, describing it as a serious threat to international peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. The State of Qatar»»»

Tunis, July 2, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange edged up 0.15% on Thursday to 19,841.33 points, on a solid trading volume of TND 10.6 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.ICF shares gained 6% to TND 156.750, generating a trading volume...»»»

Algerians headed to the polls on July 2 to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorate. The vote is taking place amid controversy of the government disqualifying roughly a third of potential candidates, with some saying they w»»»

The State Intelligence Agency should use virtual space more actively to identify potential agents, said nominee for State Intelligence Agency Chair Antoan Gechev at a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. Gechev is seeking a second term as the Agency’s head. The hearing was held by Parliament’s Commit»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament on Thursday elected a new deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and dismissed the sitting governor and deputy governor. The vote for Dr Asen Medjidiev as NHIF deputy governor was 147 in favour (Progressive Bulgaria and GERB-UDF) and 58 against (Movement »»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) is a strong expert hub and a bridge between local authorities, State institutions and international partners, NAMRB Executive Director Silvia Georgieva said at a diplomatic reception on Thursday. The reception for member»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament on Thursday elected a new deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and dismissed the sitting governor and deputy governor. The vote for Dr Asen Medjidiev as NHIF deputy governor was 147 in favour (Progressive Bulgaria and GERB-UDF) and 58 against (Movement »»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

Iranian women hold a pictures of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in May at Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Talks between the United States and Iran have paused for Khamenei's funeral, which starts Saturday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- Negotiations between th»»»

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

LONDON: Recent appointments to Syria’s parliament by interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa appear designed to project a broader, more inclusive political tent, bringing in prominent figures such as Kurdish politician Abdul Hakim Bashar and Druze leader Laith Al-Balous. On Wednesday, Al-Sharaa named the»»»

MADRID: Former Spain international Santi Cazorla is retiring from soccer at age 41. Cazorla made the announcement with a post on Instagram, ending a successful career of more than two decades. “There are stories that don’t end...they live on forever,” the post said. “Thank you for everything.” Cazo»»»

DAR ES SALAAM: The ‌United States has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania to invest more than $1.3 billion in its health sector over the next five years, the latest in a series of deals that have caused controversy in some African countries. The agreement, signed late on Wednesday, i»»»

LONDON: Last year’s semifinalist Taylor Fritz continued his smooth progress at Wimbledon by mowing down fellow American Patrick Kypson 6-2 6-2 7-5 to make the third round on Thursday and remain on course for a maiden Grand Slam title. Fritz ‌recorded his best ‌result at the ‌All ⁠England Club 12 ⁠m»»»

With a staggering investment of nearly $32 billion, Abu Dhabi-based TAQA and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, alongside other international and local players, have been granted contracts for six major green hydrogen projects in Southern Morocco, set to transform the nation’s energy landscape. The Morocca»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy carries out new explosion in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon 02-07-2026 19:06 PM Latest News Urgent News A»»»

The Ukrainian millionaire targeted in the Monaco bombing this week had become a nuisance to Kiev, former French intelligence agent Claude Moniquet has told Nice-Matin. Vadim Ermolaev was seriously wounded on Monday evening when an explosive device hidden in a backpack detonated at the entrance to a»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbia remains committed to its EU path and further development of partnership relations with the EU, Serbian Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said after a meeting with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Brussels on Thursday. In an Instagram post, »»»

A security agreement struck during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Saudi Arabia formalizes Pakistani-Saudi cooperation in cyber defense, digital policing, and forensic technology. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which takes their partnership beyond »»»

MADRID: Some 609,737 ‌of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said on Thursday, enabling them to start work in the formal economy while their applications are under review. The drive, w»»»

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: For the first time in 17 years, hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE queued up without appointments at their embassy and consulate on Thursday to submit passport applications in person, a scene unseen since India first outsourced its overseas consular services in 2009. The Indian E»»»

DRESDEN, Germany — German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The "Smart Power Fab" in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of»»»

AMMAN — Non-Jordanian investors owned 46.4 per cent of the market capitalisation of companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) at the end of June 2026, according to official data.Statistics released by the ASE showed that non-Jordanian investors purchased shares worth JD42.2 million in June»»»

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were»»»

Israel is marking the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. But Netanyau's government has long refused to establish such a commission. Meanwhile, Gazans still face attacks despite »»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Thursday signed a media partnership agreement with Pomorie Municipality aimed at popularizing its calendar of cultural events. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the Agency adds a new partner among Bulgarian municipalities for their cultural calendar, the i»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, met here on Thursday to discuss the security risks arising from military crises in Europe's neighbourhood and the adaptation of armed forces modernization processes to contemporary challenges, the governm»»»

The State Intelligence Agency should use virtual space more actively to identify potential agents, State Intelligence Agency Chair Antoan Gechev said at a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. Gechev is seeking a second term as the Agency’s chair. Gechev said most of his proposals for the Agency’s dev»»»

Algerians on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections amid concerns over turnout after a campaign season marked by low attendance at official campaign events. Electoral authorities barred 269 candidates from running for the 407-seat lower house of parliament ahead of the vote. Voters in Algeria&nb»»»

As summer vacation season gets underway here in France, we take a closer look at camping. France holds the record for the most campsites in Europe. We look at camping's aristocratic origins, its popularity and how it is currently changing with an ongoing battle between tents, bungalows and camping »»»

Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips have been recalled and are listed by the FDA as the highest risk category for salmonella. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration July 2 (UPI) -- After a voluntary recall of some Zapp's and Dirty potato chips, the recall is now listed as the Food »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended on Thursday negotiations with Israel, saying they were not a betrayal and he would not surrender “a single inch of Lebanon’s territory,” according to the presidency. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the Israeli army would re»»»