Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display »»»
Monster Super Typhoon Bavi explodes into 285-km/h beast, bears down on Pacific island of Rota in potentially catastrophic strike
Manila: Super Typhoon Bavi has intensified into one of the most powerful tropical cyclones on Earth this year, reaching Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds of 285 km/h (180 mph) and an estimated minimum central pressure of 901 millibars, as it bears down on the Mariana Islands with pot»»»
Trump says Europe is ‘Third World’
The nations of Europe have been degraded to the status of Third World countries due to their failed immigration policies, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump took a step back from celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence to take ano»»»
Mbappe after win over Paraguay: ‘We can play dirty football too’
DPA Philadelphia France superstar Kylian Mbappe said “we know how to play dirty football too” and praised his team for keeping it cool and not falling for Paraguay’s attempts to provoke fights and fouls. “They thought we’d come out to play in tuxedos, that we’d just come out to pull off fancy moves»»»
Labour law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations
QNA Doha The amendments to Labour Law No. 9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004, issued by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competit»»»
PRIME MINISTER RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM SAUDI FM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday received a written message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud pertaining to bilateral relations. The prime minister received th»»»
PM MEETS NORTH MACEDONIA FM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Timco Mucunski in Doha on Sunday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and develop them, in addi»»»
Ashghal, Qatar Scientific Club launch 5th edition of ‘Future Engineer’
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), has launched the fifth edition of the “Future Engineer” Programme, from July 4 to 16, 2026, with the participation of 40 secondary school female and male students. The programme is»»»
Democrat Mallory McMorrow bows out of Mich. senate primary race - UPI.com
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow is shown holding up a copy of conservative agenda Project 2025 at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug.19, 2024. On Sunday she announced the suspension of her campaign for Michigan's vacant U.S. Senate seat. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI»»»
MoCI, QatarEnergy to cooperate on allocating hydrocarbon resources for industrial investment
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and QatarEnergy signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for cooperating to establish and implement a governance mechanism for the allocation of hydrocarbon-derived resources to industrial investment opportunities and to develop a new medium industries area i»»»
QNB earns double honours for transaction banking
Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised for its continued efforts to transform transaction banking services, receiving two major awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale Banking Awards 2026. The Group was n»»»
Al Dana Girls Center marks Arab Youth Day with summer camp
QNA Doha Al Dana Girls Center, under Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth, launched its summer camp in Doha on Sunday. The event marked Arab Youth Day and was held under the theme “From Dialogue to Change”. It reflects the centre’s mission to empower young people, strengthen their role in national »»»
Venezuela acting president awards Lekhwiya Heroes of Venezuela medal
QNA Caracas Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez has awarded the Heroes of Venezuela medal to Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) in recognition of their humanitarian efforts during rescue and relief operations following the twin earthquak»»»
ICBF holds condolence meetfor Ras Laffan accident victims
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in association with the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a solemn condolence meeting at Kanjani Hall of the Integrated Indian Community Centre (IICC), Al Thumama, to pay tribute to the 12 Indian nationals who lost their liv»»»
ISC celebrates grand success of International Day of Yoga
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Sports Centre (ISC) organised a grand success celebration to commemorate the successful conduct of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 in Qatar, honouring the dedicated efforts of sponsors, organisers and volunteers whose collective commitment ensured the r»»»
Qatar, North Macedonia hold political talks, sign 3 pacts
QNA Doha A round of political talks was held on Sunday in Doha between the ministries of foreign affairs of Qatar and North Macedonia. The Qatari side was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi while the Macedonian side was headed by Minister of Foreign Affai»»»
SDC honours 185 karate students at Belt Awarding Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) organised a grand Karate Belt Awarding Ceremony at the Centre’s Maestro Community Hall, celebrating the achievements of 185 students who successfully completed various belt grading examinations conducted by the Qatar Karate Federation an»»»
UDST signs agreement with Qatar Armed Forces Medical Services
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Armed Forces Medical Services, reinforcing cooperation in education, training, research, and knowledge exchange to support the development of highly qualified hea»»»
QC implements 28 projects for 2,000 beneficiaries in Burkina Faso
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Burkina Faso branch, implemented a series of projects and initiatives benefiting nearly 2,000 vulnerable people across several regions of the country. The initiatives included the »»»
MoECC concludes summer training programme for QU, UDST students
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Department, concluded its summer training programme for students of Qatar University (QU) and University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with the participation of 30 male and female »»»
NCSA, beIN sign agreement on enhancing cybersecurity awareness, building capacity
Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN Media Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation incybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of the National Cyber Security Agency by Dalal Al Aqe»»»
QCS programme gives survivors a voice and promotes hope
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded awareness campaign, “I’m a Survivor... and I will Inspire You with My Story,” run throughout June to raise awareness about people living with and beyond cancer while promoting psychological and community support for patients, surviv»»»
Sustainable development envoys get a tour of Guinness Record-holding Lusail Bus Depot of Mowasalat
Tribune News Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa) welcomed 50 young sustainable development ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Ambassadors Center to the Lusail Bus Depot as part of their ‘Sustainability Coffee’ programme. The visit provided an opportunity for the ambassadors to explore one of Q»»»
LABOUR MINISTER MEETS KUWAITI AMBASSADOR
Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad bin Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Sunday. They discussed bilateral relations in the labour sector and explored ways to further strengthen and enhance them. (QNA)»»»
Mazzraty ‘Partners in Motion’ initiative to support retailers
Tribune News Network Doha In line with its commitment to supporting local businesses and contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030, Mazzraty, under Arab Qatari Dairy Products, has launched “Mazzraty Partners in Motion”, a new initiative designed to empower retail partners with sustainable solution»»»
Katara kicks off 2026 summer camps
QNA Doha The summer activities at Katara kicked off with 190 participants taking part in a diverse line-up of cultural, artistic, scientific, educational, and entertainment activities that will continue until July 29. The participants are enrolled in 11 diverse summer camps focused on tradition, ar»»»
Ancient Tomb Discovery in Minya Reveals Early Evolution of Egyptian Funerary Architecture
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered two Early Dynastic tombs dating to c. 3100–2686 BC at Gabal El-Teir, a limestone escarpment overlooking the Nile in Minya Governorate, in a discovery offering rare evidence of the transition from Predynastic burial traditions to the increasingly sophisticated »»»
Oil shock weighs on African economies, weakens 2026 growth outlook
Washington, July 5 (SANA) African economies will continue to pay the price of the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East, despite the recent decline in prices following the interim US-Iran agreement on June 18, according to data from Oxford Economics cited by CNN Business. The sharp r»»»
Egyptian Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Mixed Performance
In a week defined by fluctuating dynamics, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) concluded its trading session on a positive note on November 21st. The main benchmark index, EGX30, experienced a slight uptick, rising by 0.14% to reach 30,631.8 points. This performance aligns with the broader trend of recove»»»
Saudi, Bahraini FMs stress importance of freedom of navigation in Arabian Gulf
Riyadh, July 5 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Sunday with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and their countries‘ efforts to support regional security and stability, »»»
Foreign Ministry holds workshop with Moroccan delegation on bilateral cooperation
Damascus, July 5 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates held a joint workshop at its headquarters in Damascus with an official delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the workshop, the two sides»»»
U.S. military suspends search for missing sailor in Arabian Sea - UPI.com
U.S. Navy airmen prepare an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter for flight as part of recovery operations for NASA's Orion Capsule prior to splashdown after a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, on Dec. 11, 2022. A Navy aircrewman remains missing after a MH-60»»»
SJC, Qatar Charity launch humanitarian partnership to protect, support custodial children
DOHA: The Enforcement Court and the Alaqraboon Center of Qatar Charity signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at providing an integrated support system for custodial children, which contributes to promoting a healthy upbringing environment for them and supporting their social and psychological ne»»»
Kim Jong-un oversees strategic cruise missile test from North Korea’s newest destroyer
North Korea has tested a strategic cruise missile and other weapon systems aboard its newest naval destroyer, KCNA state news agency reported Sunday. The country’s leader Kim Jong-un reportedly observed the launch and evaluations of the vessel’s combat systems. Conducted on July 3 aboard the newly »»»
OPEC+ raises quotas again as Middle East calms
BERLIN — Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war.Ministers from key OPEC+ countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on Sunday and "decided to implement a production adj»»»
How Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president became Britain’s most scrutinized student leader
OXFORD: By the time Arwa Elrayess’s presidency of the Oxford Union drew to a close, she had become one of the most divisive student figures in Britain. Her name had ricocheted through newspapers and political debate, far beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires. Critics accused the 20-year-old of legitimizi»»»
Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli forces fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the second reported killing of a Palestinian teenager within a week. Two other boys, both aged 14, were injured in the incident at the Qalandia »»»
Another drone washes ashore on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast – media (VIDEO)
A military-grade aerial drone has been discovered washed ashore on a beach on the Black Sea Coast of Türkiye, Ihlas News Agency (IHA) has reported. The UAV was spotted by local residents in the Filyos district of Zonguldak province, who called emergency services, the agency said in an article on Su»»»
Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA's Balogun's World Cup red card
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football's world governing body FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA's Folarin Balogun, paving the way for the striker to play in a last-16 World Cup showdown against Belgium. Balogun was set to miss the match on Monday a»»»
What Hussam Abu Safiya’s case shows about the limits of international pressure
LONDON: The image of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking toward Israeli forces before his arrest on Dec. 27, 2024, became one of the defining images of the Gaza war. New allegations about the Palestinian doctor’s treatment in Israeli custody have renewed calls for his release and raised fresh questions a»»»
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»
Zelensky says ‘fighting continuing’ for key town of Kostyantynivka
KYIV: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv and Moscow’s troops were still battling for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, which the Kremlin has claimed it has captured. Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the outpost — on the way to important hubs in the Donetsk regio»»»
Delta flight hit by firework during Chicago landing - UPI.com
A Delta crew member reported feeling a “big bang” after a plane was struck with a firework while landing in Chicago. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- A Delta crew member reported feeling a "big bang" after a plane was struck with a firework while landing in Chicago.»»»
Palestinian infant dies after Israeli forces prevented him from reaching hospital
Ramallah: A four-month-old Palestinian infant died on Sunday after Israeli occupation forces blocked his urgent medical transfer through a military checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Deir Ammar, west of Ramallah, according to Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governor Laila Ghannam. Ghannam said the »»»
Zelensky says ‘fighting continuing’ for key town of Kostyantynivka
KYIV: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv and Moscow’s troops were still battling for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, which the Kremlin has claimed it has captured. Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the outpost — on the way to important hubs in the Donetsk regio»»»
Saudi Arabia, Kenya hold inaugural meeting of political consultations committee
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee on Sunday. The meeting aims to develop bilateral relations and enhance coordination and consultat»»»
PM Magyar heads to first NATO summit – then stays in Türkiye for family holiday with sons
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday that he will travel to Türkiye early on Monday to attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit before remaining in the country for a four-day family holiday with his two sons. The prime minister shared the details in a Faceb»»»
White supremacists’ July 4 march counts as free speech in ‘messy democracy,’ Interior Secretary Burgum says
Federal officials had no reason to stop a white supremacist group’s July 4 rally in Washington because of free speech protections, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday. Hundreds of masked Patriot Front members who marched through the nation’s capital on Independence Day on Saturday di»»»
Two Palestinians killed, others injured in Israeli airstrike on Gaza city
Gaza: Two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City on Sunday. Medical sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and others wounded when an Israeli drone targeted a group of civilians at a water filling station near the al-Samar area in central Gaza C»»»
Kuwait emphasizes coordination among oil producers amid rapid market shifts
Kuwait: Kuwait's Oil Minister Tariq Al Roumi underscored the importance of consultation and coordination among producing countries to confront rapid shifts in global energy markets. He added that this measure would foster the ability of domestic markets to handle both regional and international rea»»»