PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Militants ambushed a security convoy and hours later a suicide bomber struck a police station in twin attacks in northwest Pakistan Wednesday that officials said left least three police officers dead and 20 wounded, in the latest sign that violence is escalating in the region bo»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged families to keep a close watch on children around swimming pools as part of its Safe Summer campaign, calling for strict adherence to safety measures to help prevent drowning incidents and injuries during the school holidays. The force said protecting children »»»

““The speed and simplicity of the payment experience are increasingly important to customers, and every extra step in completing a payment makes the process more cumbersome. For the more than 6.77 million customers who can already use RoPay for online shopping, payments are simpler, fee-free, and i»»»

“Twenty years ago, we set out to make quality healthcare more accessible. Since then, the role of the pharmacy has evolved far beyond dispensing medicines. By staying close to our customers and continuously adapting to their changing needs, we’ve expanded the way we care for patients and customers.»»»

DUBAI: The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has unveiled the program for 2026, with this year’s event exploring music, literature, film and food. The program opens on July 17 with the return of the Al-Awhadel Band, who will perform at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Led by Yemeni oud player»»»

Arab Finance: Mylerz Egypt, an integrated e-commerce last-mile delivery and fulfillment company, has raised more than EGP 100 million in new debt and equity funding from its existing shareholders to support its expansion in the Egyptian market, as per a press release. The proceeds will strengthen t»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, a potential violation of international law, unless it returns to the negotiating table. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran traded attacks Tuesday night and i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions around the world have become focal points for expressions of sympathy following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Foreign governments, diplomats, senior officials, members of royal families, business leaders»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministers across the Qatari government have paid heartfelt tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader, compassionate statesman and transformative figure whose legacy will continue to shape Qatar and inspire the Arab and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Angola, H E João Lourenço, highlighted the legacy of modernization and development left by the former Amir of Qatar, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a message of condolence addressed to the Amir of Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov paid tribute to late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as one of the greatest figures in Qatar’s history whose leadership laid the foundations for the country’s remarkable development and regional »»»

Doha, Qatar: Human rights formed a fundamental pillar of the vision of the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and were deeply embedded in Qatar’s modern state-building process, H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Vice Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), ha»»»

Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»

Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs Manhattan Federal Court on January 26, 2024, in New York City. She said Tuesday that she received the $5 million judgment a jury awarded her in her case against President Donald Trump. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- E. Jean Carro»»»

NEW YORK: Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpass»»»

Polish corrugated packaging producer Bart plans to build its second factory in northeastern Poland in a phased investment worth up to EUR 100 mln. The facility will eventually process about 150,000 tons of paper annually, matching the capacity of its existing plant in Sulnowo. Bart recently complet»»»

Abu Dhabi Police have urged residents to use electric bicycles and e-scooters responsibly, warning that riding in undesignated areas or failing to follow safety requirements can lead to accidents and serious injuries. The appeal was issued by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation »»»

The global artificial intelligence (AI) wave has not only supercharged sectors like computing, chips, and hardware devices - it has also quietly ignited a brand-new track: air cargo. July is traditionally the slow season for air freight. But this year, the pattern has reversed. Driven by the accele»»»

Dubai: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, the UAE will celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As he completes 77 years of a life that has been nothing short of extraordinary, the»»»

DPD Romania, part of Geopost, Europe’s leading parcel delivery network, has launched DPD OOH, an integrated delivery and pickup ecosystem. Bringing together DPD Lockers, DPD Parcel Shops, DPD Offices, and the DPD mobile app, the new ecosystem gives consumers unprecedented flexibility and control ov»»»

NEW YORK: A new ‌refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Tuesday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints. The holders’ passage to Wednesday’s semifinal against E»»»

Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised European airlines not to fly through the airspace of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, citing a "high risk" to civil aviation following renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

Abu Dhabi: A car garage worker from Bangladesh is among four expats who have shared Dh100,000 in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket's first weekly e-draw of July, each taking home Dh25,000. The winners, from Bangladesh and Armenia, have described the moment as a mix of shock, joy and t hope, in stories that capt»»»

The online payments market in Romania has reached maturity. Online transaction and sales volumes have increased, and with them the responsibility behind each collection has also grown. In this context, payment institution status becomes a concrete differentiator between providers of technical servi»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim presented the Kingdom’s third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Monday, framing Vision 2030 as the vehicle that has translated the global 2030 Agenda into »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari has paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision transformed Qatar and who»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Labour has announced that its electronic services will remain available through the official website throughout the four-day official mourning period, which began on Monday, July 13, 2026. The ministry said the move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has affirmed that its electronic services for individuals and companies will remain available through the ministry’s official digital channels during the official mourning period. The ministry said customers can contin»»»

Long before Freud, dreams and how to make sense of them fascinated ancient thinkers. In “The Ancient Interpretation of Dreams,” Kotwick traces a continuous intellectual practice of dream interpretation across a range of ancient Greek texts, including those from Homer, Aeschylus, Herodotus, Antiphon»»»

Polish construction company Erbud has signed a contract worth just over PLN 63.3 mln net with Projekt Browarna to build a multifamily residential property in Wrocław. The project, known as Building E Altair, forms part of the second phase of the Browarna development and will include commercial spac»»»

Erbud has signed a PLN 63.3 mln net contract with Projekt Browarna to construct a multifamily residential building in Wrocław. The E Altair building, part of the Browarna Phase II development, will include commercial space and an underground garage. Completion is scheduled for May 6, 2028. The cont»»»

Bonapp and Carrefour are taking the fight against food waste beyond Bucharest. After saving more than 5 tonnes of food from being wasted and selling over 2,500 Surprise Bags during the first months of the project, the partnership is now expanding to four new cities: Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov and Or»»»

Dubai-based digital agency GTECH information Technology has released findings from a review of more than 80 business websites across the UAE, indicating that many organisations may need to update their search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to align with evolving AI-driven search experiences. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes from heads of state, royal families, and senior leaders across the world, who praised his enduring legacy and extended heartfelt sympathy to the leadership, people, and g»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Prime Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Father Amir, describing him as “my Amir, my friend and companion throughout our journey.” He said the late leader devoted his life, both publicly and privately, to the»»»

Doha: Qatar’s senior leadership paid heartfelt tributes following the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering him as the architect of the nation’s modern renaissance whose vision, leadership and lasting achievements transformed the State of Qatar and strengthened i»»»

ING Bank Romania and Dedeman have integrated RoPay into the retailer’s e-commerce platform, allowing customers to use the national instant payment service for online purchases on the Dedeman website. Customers can select RoPay at checkout and authorise the payment directly from their bank’s mobile »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) expressed deep sorrow following the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to a leader whose vision and commitment helped establish Qatar as a leading sporting nation. In a statement on behalf of the OCA and th»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Some leaders are remembered through dates recorded in history books. Others remain alive in the memories of generations because they altered the course of nations and reshaped the possibilities of an entire region. With the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khali»»»

Manila: The Philippines is making one of its biggest bets yet on renewable energy. Billions of dollars are being poured into hydropower, pumped-storage facilities and grid-scale battery systems as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy strains an aging electricity network. Most of the mon»»»

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBDL Learning Group to develop training and professional education programmes aimed at strengthening trade-related skills, building institutional capacity, and supporting economic transformation across »»»

NEW DELHI: Every Sunday morning, a one-of-a-kind colorful maze takes shape near Delhi Gate, where thousands of paperbacks and hardcovers rise in towers and spill on tarpaulin beds, setting the stage for generations of readers on hours-long treasure hunts. From popular romances to classics in Englis»»»

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.  The Department of Justice has subp»»»

Volatility in the Middle East escalated on Sunday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a warning shot at a ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. Iran accused the US of creating an “illegal route” through the strait and declared the waterway t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Syria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in the political, economic and security fields, as well as supporting Syria’s ongoing reform and development efforts. Speaking to Al Jazeera»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»

Dubai: The world’s biggest-spending luxury customers are already using artificial intelligence to decide what to buy, where to shop and which brands to consider, according to a new report by Bain & Company and Comité Colbert. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fifth a»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the 9th session of the meeting of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy. The event was organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from July 6-10, 2026, at the Palais des Nations»»»

Washington: The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper. The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week. The subpoenas i»»»