Agencies Foxborough France will aim to keep their perfect run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 going when they take on Morocco in the quarter-final on Thursday. After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex FIFA World»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums has announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Programme, “Reflections of Creativity and Art,” offering a diverse programme of creative workshops and interactive activities for children, families and adults. Designed to combine creativity, technology, culture»»»

DOHA: When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico and the United States, many expected the topic of discussion to center around logistics, sold-out stadiums, and successful engagement. Few expected all three hosts to build their own story and legacy into the tournament. From Mexico's dis»»»

DUBAI: Four years ago, Morocco smashed the glass ceiling for Arab teams at the World Cup. A sensational run to the semifinal, where they lost 2-0 to France, goes beyond the wildest dreams of even European and South American nations, never mind those from the region. Arab teams from North Africa hav»»»

MASSACHUSETTS, USA: France coach Didier Deschamps says that their appeal of star Michael Olise’s controversial World Cup yellow card during their Round of 16 win over Paraguay was denied by FIFA on Wednesday. “There was no change when it comes to Olise’s yellow card. We received FIFA’s decision thi»»»

WASHINGTON: Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pretournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10. France look like a juggernaut and are the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Wednesday hosted lunch for ambassadors of countries that do not recognise the so-called "Kosovo". Macut thanked each ambassador for the joint struggle to preserve Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and for respecting international law. "Our joint str»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is planning a pilot "humanitarian zone" in southern Gaza which would aim to accommodate tens of thousands of vetted Palestinian civilians, a board official told AFP. The official said the zone could act as a "starting point" for the Palestinian technocra»»»

Foxborough, United States: When Mohamed Ouahbi was a student a professor told him he lacked the necessary skills to become a physical education teacher. In coaching Morocco to the World Cup quarter-finals with an attractive brand of football, Ouahbi has comprehensively proved him wrong. The 49-year»»»

The UAE topped the list of Arab destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, attracting US$48.2 billion, representing 40.4 percent of the total. It also ranked first in the Arab world and 17th globally in Dhaman's 2025 Composite Investment Climate Index, improving by two places compare»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation celebrated World Volleyball Day 2026 yesterday with a ladies-only tournament and a series of interactive challenges at the Education City Recreation Centre, bringing together more than 150 young people from across Qatar. The event concluded with an awards ceremony, whe»»»

TOKYO: Stem Racing Japan held its first national finals last month, with the top teams earning places at the global event later in the year. Stem Racing, formerly known as F1 in Schools, is a worldwide program supported by Formula One that promotes education in science, technology, engineering and »»»

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated a number of development projects in Upper Egypt and nationwide via video conference on Sunday, in a public event during his visit to Beni Suef giving a strong boost to Upper Egypt’s economy, Acting Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Defe»»»

NEW YORK: France’s World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Thursday’s quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps’ side something different: their first full football examination of the tournament. The meeting is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) celebrated World Volleyball Day 2026 on Tuesday with a ladies-only tournament and a series of interactive challenges at the Education City Recreation Center bringing together more than 150 young people from across Qatar. The event concluded with an aw»»»

RABAT: A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, d»»»

JOHANNESBURG: As Morocco prepare to tackle France in a World Cup quarter-final blockbuster on Thursday, pre-season outsiders Maghreb Fes have won a thrilling league title race in the African kingdom. Coached by Spaniard Pablo Martin, the Yellow Tigers from the central city beat lowly Olympique Dche»»»

PARIS: French prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguay senator racially abused Kylian Mbappé following Paraguay’s loss to France at the World Cup. The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press on Tuesday t»»»

Across the region, a new generation of students is stepping confidently onto the world stage. This year, future-ready graduates from 15 schools in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are beginning their next chapter, joining leading universities worldwide, including the University of Pennsylvania, Im»»»

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President George Elombi has said fair and evidence-based credit ratings are essential to Africa’s industrialisation and economic sovereignty, speaking after S&P Global Ratings assigned the bank itself an investment grade BBB+ rating. The lender, along wi»»»

KANSAS CITY, USA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to »»»

GENEVA: The president of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, met with UNESCO Director General Khaled El-Enany in Geneva. The meeting took place during the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, held on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. The tw»»»

GENEVA: The president of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, met with UNESCO Director General Khaled El-Enany in Geneva. The meeting took place during the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, held on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. The tw»»»

Dangote Cement Plc (NGX: DANGCEM), Nigeria’s largest cement producer, has raised its dividend by 50% after a strong 2025 performance, approving a record payout of NGN753.8bn ($550mn) to shareholders. Shareholders approved the dividend at the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, lifting the pa»»»

Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has published details of its Passenger Charter on its official website, outlining the circumstances under which passengers may be removed from trains. The charter states that if railway staff or any authorized person has reasonable grounds to believe that a passenger is viola»»»

SEATTLE: Co-hosts the United States were thrashed 4-1 byBelgiumon Monday and were eliminated from the World Cup following FIFA's controversial decision to allow forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension. Belgiumtook an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere in the ninth minute.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mövenpick Hotel Doha proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious Green Globe Gold Certification, a distinguished recognition awarded to hospitality businesses that have maintained Green Globe certification for five consecutive years. This milestone reflects the hotel's unwaver»»»

France star Kylian Mbappe on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappe called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of servin»»»

SEATTLE: The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the US was boosted by the prese»»»

Waltham, United States: Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend. Mbappe's reaction came after Celeste Amari»»»

RABAT: Morocco’s counterterrorism ‌agency said on Monday it had foiled attack plots targeting sensitive sites and public security by a cell ​loyal to Daesh’s affiliate in the Sahel. Ten suspects were arrested in coordinated operations in the cities of Agadir, Taroudant, Casablanca, Hajjeb, Tetouan,»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the terrorist plots that sought to undermine public order and expose the safety of individuals and property to serious danger in the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the State of Qatar's firm stance in rejecting violence and ter»»»

Rabat: The Moroccan authorities announced on Monday that they had foiled high-stake and advanced terrorist plots that were intended to compromise public order and the security of people and property. According to a statement from Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, security personn»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE's strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plots foiled in the Kingdom of Morocco. The plots sought to seriously undermine public order and the security of persons a»»»

1 of 5 | Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered around the funeral procession carrying the coffins of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, who were killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on Monday. Photo by Behnam To»»»

Sharjah: More than 10,600 visitors attended Sharjah Police’s anti-drug awareness platform at City Centre Al Zahia over four days, reflecting growing public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of prevention. Organised by the General Command of Sharjah Police under the slogan “P»»»

Microsoft announced Monday that it is laying off 20% of its Xbox workforce and is cutting ties with several game studios. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- Microsoft announced Monday that it is laying off 20% of its Xbox workforce and is cutting ties with several game stu»»»

1 of 6 | President Donald Trump rings the opening bell of the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the first day of trading for Trump Accounts in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- Stock in Dell T»»»

LONDON: The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had detained several Israeli settlers who tried to cross into Syrian territory through the Mount Hermon area. The group, which calls itself the Bashan Pioneers, posted a brief video on Instagram earlier on Sunday saying its members were “marching »»»

Doha: Qatar's Shura Council has approved a draft law on state property in its amended form and a new traffic bill before concluding the first ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to the council's 54th annual session. Meeting at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmansh»»»

Moroccan authorities said on Monday they had arrested 10 people, including a minor, involved in foiled "terrorist plots" across several cities. The kingdom's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) said in a statement carried by state news agency MAP that the suspects were linked to the Is»»»

DOHA: The Shura Council has approved a draft law on state property in its amended form and a new traffic bill before concluding the first ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to the council's 54th annual session. Meeting at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship o»»»

DOHA: The Shura Council has approved a draft law on state property in its amended form and a new traffic bill before concluding the first ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to the council's 54th annual session. Meeting at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship o»»»

RIYADH: As the Round of 16 got underway at this World Cup, the official Saudi Pro League account announced there were 11 players still representing the league remaining in the competition. Four teams had one SPL player each, while three had two or more players in their squads. Two of those four tea»»»

Between 2019 and 2024, companies backed by private equity and venture capital funds had a significant impact on the Romanian economy: “As the market matures, Romania is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for long-term capital, offering investors access to high-growth companies while al»»»

Linevo, the award-winning product, is an innovative glass railing system that offers a completely different approach to architectural design, featuring a continuous glass surface with no visual interruptions and no visible profiles. The solution integrates existing technologies, such as laminated g»»»

Manila: Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Philippines floored the pedal to the metal in the first quarter of 2026, rising 36.2%, bucking a broader slowdown in the automotive market. Industry data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has urged all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic laws and regulations, stressing that compliance with road markings is a key factor in improving road safety and protecting all road users. In a publi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic bag consumption and promoting sustainable alternatives as Qatar marked World Plastic Bag Free Day, observed annually on July 3. Highlighting its ongoing environmental efforts, the ministry said its initiativ»»»