Iran reports strikes on 2 military sites; US denies conducting new attacks
Iranian state media said two military facilities in southern Iran came under attack Thursday evening, but US officials denied that American forces were carrying out any new strikes, adding to uncertainty over the latest reported explosions. The state-run IRNA news agency, citing Ehsan Jahanian, the»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (July 10, 2026)
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to be collapsing Thursday after both sides accused each other of violating the truce, with new military strikes reported across Iran, Jordan intercepting missiles crossing its airspace and tens of thousands of mourners gathering for »»»
Qatar has taught me that preparation is key: Jassim Al Obaidly
Meet Eng. Jassim Al Obaidly, Senior Manager, Venue Management, at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), who is serving as a Venue Operations Manager at Miami Stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026. In this role, Al Obaidly plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery o»»»
Qatar’s mediation reflects deep-rooted constitutional conviction: Al Khulaifi
QNA London Qatar does not view mediation as merely one of the tools of its foreign policy but as a reflection of a deep-rooted constitutional conviction, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has said. He noted that Article 7 of Qat»»»
OPCW panel adopts Qatar’s draft decision on Syria
QNA The Hague The Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), at its 112th session held in The Hague, adopted a draft decision submitted by the State of Qatar regarding the reinstatement of the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic at the OPCW. »»»
MoEHE, UDST launch new animal health, veterinary sciences courses
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with Doha University of Science and Technology (UDST), announced on Thursday the launch of new academic programmes in animal health and veterinary sciences, alongside a foundation programme for humanities-track students»»»
MoEHE explains scholarship opportunities and benefits to top high school graduates
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday held an introductory workshop for top-performing Qatari high school graduates to present the 2026–2027 government scholarship programme and explain the academic opportunities and benefits available. Speaking at the event, A»»»
FDA recalls millions of bottles of eye drops over possible 'foreign substance' - UPI.com
The company Lupin Pharmaceuticals initiated a recall of more than 2.5 million bottles of eye drops prescribed for inflammation because of the potential presence of a "foreign substance." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recall»»»
Business - UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank takeover
Italy's second biggest bank, Unicredit, is closing in on a takeover of Germany's second biggest bank Commerzbank after saying it secured 47.6% of the lender's shares on Wednesday. The move is facing widespread opposition in Germany, notably from the federal government, which has a 12% stake in the »»»
Mali rebels attack convoy of Russian reinforcements headed to besieged military camp
Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of Russian soldiers and Malian troops Thursday as they were en route to reinforce a military camp in the northern town of Anefis. Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of R»»»
EPA proposes rollback of heavy duty diesel truck emissions regulation - UPI.com
The Trump administration has proposed changing a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency rule requiring heavy duty trucks to limit specific emissions, stating that it could save truckers up to $12 billion per year. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The Trump admini»»»
Israel to withdraw from Lebanon pilot zone within days , US says – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel is expected to begin its first pullback from a planned “pilot zone” in southern Lebanon within days, a US official told Axios on Thursday, as Washington moves forward with the US-mediated security framework between Beirut and Tel Aviv. The process would proceed despite Lebanon’s refus»»»
Saudi green building leader: Cities key to meeting UN sustainable development goals by 2030
NEW YORK: At the UN’s annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Faisal AlFadl, secretary-general of the Saudi Green Building Forum, argued that sustainable development goal 11 on sustainable cities is uniquely positioned to accelerate progress across the entire 2030 Agenda becau»»»
Afghan man charged in US National Guard shooting hospitalized
WASHINGTON: An Afghan man awaiting trial for allegedly shooting two members of the National Guard near the White House has been hospitalized after refusing food, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty in December to murder and firearms charges in the Novem»»»
Qatar welcomes start of US process to delist Syria as state sponsor of terrorism
Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the United States' announcement that it has begun the process of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the move marks a positive step toward supporting stability in Syria and the w»»»
Russia hit ammunition warehouse in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, Zelensky says
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia struck an ammunition warehouse during its attack on Kyiv region earlier this week, adding that a criminal probe was launched. In the small town of Vyshneve on Kyiv’s western outskirts, the Russian strike hit the warehouse»»»
MoI urges timely payment of traffic fines to avoid legal action
Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to pay their traffic fines on time, emphasizing that prompt payment reflects compliance with the law, enables motorists to benefit from available incentives, and helps prevent the accumulation of violations and the legal procedures that may f»»»
Afghan man charged in US National Guard shooting hospitalized
WASHINGTON: An Afghan man awaiting trial for allegedly shooting two members of the National Guard near the White House has been hospitalized after refusing food, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty in December to murder and firearms charges in the Novem»»»
Qatar welcomes US process to delist Syria as state sponsor of terrorism
DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomed the United States' announcement that it has begun the process of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move marks a positive step toward supporting»»»
U.S., Iran continue fighting, 14 Iranians reported dead - UPI.com
Mourners gathered for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession from Iran to Najaf, Iraq, on Wedensday. Iran and the United States are continuing strikes in the Gulf region. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran have trade»»»
Péter Magyar receives extraordinary gift from Turkish President Erdoğan
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has revealed the unusual gift he received from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the recent NATO summit: a personalised .357 Magnum revolver engraved with his name and supplied with live ammunition. Sharing the gift on Facebook, PM Péter Magyar desc»»»
UAE Friday sermon calls for patience in all matters
First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, who has promised those who are patient the finest ultimate abode, and has bestowed upon them His bounty beyond all measure. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger o»»»
UN urges more land for Rohingya camps amid deadly landslides
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: The UN refugee agency called on Thursday for additional land to ease overcrowding in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps after heavy rains triggered landslides that have killed at least 15 people. More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, many of whom fled Myanmar during a b»»»
Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
MANCHESTER: Manchester United revealed more details about their proposed new stadium on Thursday, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena. United said the new stadium would be situated around 350 meters northwest of their existing Old Trafford stadium. As part of a wider stadium di»»»
Cell behind Damascus bombings in custody, Syria says
DAMASCUS: Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for what he called “terrorist” bombings that targeted Damascus on Tuesday was now in custody, Syrian TV reported on Thursday. Khattab said authorities would reveal the identities of the cell’s members, their roles an»»»
UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
WASHINGTON: Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, a top UN official told the Security Council on Thursday. UN political affairs chief Rosema»»»
News organizations call for legal sanctions against OpenAI - UPI.com
A group of 17 news organizations that are suing OpenAI for its use of their content to train artificial intelligence models asked a federal court for sanctions because they allege the company lied about its ability to search its own datasets. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- More than»»»
MOEHE holds scholarship workshop for top high school graduates
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) held an introductory workshop on Thursday for top-performing Qatari high school graduates to present the 2026-2027 government scholarship program and explain the academic opportunities and benefits available. Speaking at the event,»»»
Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die
NAIROBI: The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Cong»»»
US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones, lead new talks: officials
BEIRUT: The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from “pilot zones” in the south, with the first to get underway within days, Lebanese and US officials said Thursday. A US official said that new talks between Israel and Lebanon would go ahead next week, after a diplomatic sou»»»
Saudi Fund for Development spotlights $3bn in support for small island states amid SDG push
NEW YORK: The Saudi Fund for Development has channeled more than $3 billion into development programs across 22 small island developing states, an official told a UN session on Thursday, as member states examined strategies to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 20»»»
Argentine court convicts ex-Navy officer in submarine disaster - UPI.com
The sinking of the ARA San Juan in 2017 killed all 44 crew members. A woman visits the a makeshift tribute made with flags and notes to the 44 crew members of the missing submarine ARA San Juan at the Argentina Navy base at Mar del Plata in November 2017. File Photo by Mauricio Arduin/EPA July 9 (U»»»
Will Budapest miss out? India throws its hat into the ring for the 2036 Olympic Games
India has officially confirmed its ambition to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, emerging as one of the strongest contenders in what is expected to become an increasingly competitive race. The announcement could present a significant challenge to Budapest’s long-discussed Olympic aspirations, as »»»
3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition opens at Souq Waqif
Doha, Qatar: The representative of the Private Engineering Office, Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Naama, inaugurated the 3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products on Thursday evening at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif. The exhibition is organized by the Celebrations Committee at the Private E»»»
Saudi Arabia, Canada chart new chapter in investment partnership
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and Canada are deepening their economic ties through the Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum, a high-level gathering held in Jeddah alongside a visit by the Canadian prime minister to the Kingdom. The forum brings together senior officials, investors, financial institutions, and pr»»»
Acumen launches Real Estate funds in 2016
By Mahmoud Hammad Rana Adawi, Co-founder and Managing Director of Acumen Holding Ltd, said that the company will begin its real-estate fund -the first of its kind in the Egyptian market- in March 2016. With a capital ranging between EGP 250mn and $300mn. Adawi has singled The Middle East Observer o»»»
Gaza civil defense says Israeli attacks kill six
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Gaza’s civil defense agency and health officials said Israeli attacks killed six people across the Palestinian territory on Thursday. A ceasefire is in place in the Israel-Hamas war, but it has not ended the violence in Gaza and progress toward a final deal to en»»»
French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum
PARIS: French skipper Alexia Barrier is set to make history when she competes in the transatlantic single-handed Route du Rhum yacht race in November. “I’m going to be the first woman to race in the Ultim class at the Route du Rhum,” the 46-year-old told a video press conference on Thursday. The Ul»»»
Wage or accommodation issue? DubaiNow has a new way to report it
Dubai: Digital Dubai has announced a new feature on the DubaiNow app allowing private sector workers to submit complaints against their employers through the "Worker's Voice" service, developed by Dubai Police. In a post on X, Digital Dubai said the service enables employees to file individual or c»»»
After two decades, Palestinians are set to elect a president again.
Dubai: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting November 28 for legislative elections, with presidential elections to follow in the first quarter of 2027, in what would mark the first Palestinian presidential vote in more than 20 years. The decree calls on Palestinians in Jer»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 09-07-2026 20:31 PM Latest News Urgent News I»»»
UK’s likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
LONDON: Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain’s new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza, the Guardian reported on Thursday. In an interview with the newspaper, Burnham was critical of how current Prime Min»»»
IRGC Releases Footage of Retaliatory Strikes on US Military Bases in Kuwait, Bahrain
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has released footage of retaliatory strikes against US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, carried out in response to the latest wave of American attacks on Iran. The IRGC said its forces targeted four US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain during the fi»»»
Kozloduy's New Civil Liability Insurance Contract for Nuclear Damage in the Pipeline
The government approved the draft of a new General Civil Liability Insurance Contract covering the liability for nuclear damage of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant EAD. The insurance contract will be concluded with the Bulgarian National Nuclear Insurance Pool for a period of one year. The current cont»»»
Digital euro? European Parliament's project is one step closer now
The European Parliament has taken a major step towards introducing the digital euro, approving its negotiating position on the legislation that could pave the way for the EU’s first central bank digital currency. If the remaining negotiations proceed as planned, Europeans could begin using the new »»»
Trump’s idea for Syria to confront Hezbollah risks reopening wounds, analysts say
LONDON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to soften his June suggestion that Syria could take on Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, but the idea continues to stir alarm because of Syria’s long history of interference in Lebanese affairs. During a meeting with Syria’s interim pres»»»
US resumed cash shipments to Baghdad: Iraq govt spokesperson
BAGHDAD: The United States has resumed cash shipments to Iraq after a delay, signalling its support for Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s administration, with the premier expected in Washington later this month, a government spokesperson said Thursday. Iraq’s revenues from oil exports are largely held »»»
Jordan says airspace remains open, flights unchanged after Iranian attacks
LONDON: Jordanian authorities confirmed on Thursday that its airspace was fully open after Iran fired 10 ballistic missiles at the Azraq military base in the eastern region of the country. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission said that air traffic was operating normally, while the country’s fla»»»
Delcy Rodríguez to ask King Charles III to release Venezuelan gold - UPI.com
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez said Wednesday she had begun direct international efforts to recover frozen Venezuelan assets and use them to respond to the disaster. Photo by Ivan Cardenas/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez said she will send a formal let»»»
Saudi Arabia welcomes US steps to end Syria’s terrorism designation
Riyadh, July 9 (SANA) Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States’ announcement that it has begun the process of removing Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, on which it was designated in 1979. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s supp»»»