Assessing the Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement – Ya Libnan
Share: This landmark document offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build real peace between Beirut and Jerusalem, but progress needs to be swift and visible given the threat of violent opposition from Iran and its local allies. By : Robert Satloff After a rocky start to their fifth round of»»»
Explosive-laden Ukrainian drone crashes in Türkiye’s Trabzon province – media
A Ukrainian attack drone carrying explosives has crashed and exploded in a rural area of Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, local media outlets have reported. No casualties or major damage have been reported. The UAV was carrying 5 kg of explosives and came down on Wednesday in Trabzon province, northeaste»»»
'Outsiders cannot even protect themselves': Iran's FM Araghchi lashes out as CentCom gathers 12 nations for security dialogue
Tehran, Iran: The US Central Command (CentCom) has convened a landmark regional security conference in Bahrain, bringing together military leaders from 12 nations, including unprecedented participation from Syria and Lebanon. The high-level summit, hosted by the Bahrain Defence Force, aimed to fort»»»
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
LONDON: Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain’s National Archives for the last 11 years, spending his Thursday mornings painstakingly cataloging documents for the benefit of future researchers. Then one day last May the retired insurance executive made a discovery of his own while sifting »»»
Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4
Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this July 4. The 900 pound (400 kilo) stainless steel cylinder will go into the ground Saturday, as the nation marks its 250th birthday, not far from where »»»
Do camels really spit? Inside the UAE's extraordinary world of 7,000 camels and sprawling farm
Dubai: Do camels really spit? How do they keep those impossibly long eyelashes looking so perfect? Is there such a thing as a camel spa? And why, in a country where camels have shaped history, culture and survival for centuries, do so few of us know what really goes on behind the scenes of a camel »»»
Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend
Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in the North»»»
Ukraine, Russia vow escalation as strikes on Kyiv kill 27
KYIV: Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their over-four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 27 people, tearing open apartment buildings and sending tens of thousands to shelters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces would»»»
‘I was just missing a goal,’ says Spain’s Yamal
LOS ANGELES: Spain star Lamine Yamal said Thursday he was delighted with his team’s performance in their 3-0 win in the World Cup last 32 against Austria — but admitted he would have liked to score. “I was just missing a goal or an assist,” said the 18-year-old Barcelona sensation, who was named ma»»»
$800-a-day fine for US reporter refusing to divulge sources: Supreme Court declines to halt penalty
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene after a judge ordered an $800-a-day fine for a former Fox News reporter if she refuses to reveal her confidential source for stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. The high court r»»»
Spain bans contracts with Palantir
The Spanish government is ordering state-backed companies to cut their ties with US defense contractor Palantir, Spain’s El Confidencial newspaper has reported. The move follows similar bans in France and Germany. Sources within several public firms told the newspaper that they have been instructed»»»
Job seekers in US giving up. Labor force down by one million in a year – Ya Libnan
Share: Summary June’s drop in the unemployment rate was because of an exodus of workers from the labor force. The labor force participation rate, which measures the working-age population of those either employed or looking for a job, fell to 61.5%, the lowest since March 2021, according to the Bur»»»
Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
BATABANO, Cuba (AP): After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the past four years to treat a tumor, Irisleydis Tristá has spent the past seven months unable to get a CT scan to determine whether the cancer has grown or spread. The CT scanner at Havana’s Hermanos Ameijeiras H»»»
Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man 8 days after quakes
Hundreds of rescuers in Venezuela cheered and embraced Thursday after pulling a 43-year-old man alive from the ruins of a collapsed building eight days after deadly twin earthquakes, AFP journalists witnessed. With the official death toll nearing 2,300 and huge numbers of people still missing, the »»»
Deputy PM visits Amiri Guard Camp
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani paid a visit to the Amiri Guard Camp “Barzan” on Thursday, where he was received by Commander of the Amiri Guard HE Major-General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi. Also present to welco»»»
Qatar Toy Festival opens with month-long family entertainment programme
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has officially opened the fourth edition of the Qatar Toy Festival under the Theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun,” at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), welcoming families and visitors to experience a month of entertainment, creativit»»»
Culture minister attends opening of Jayroud folk heritage museum in Syria
QNA Damascus In the presence of Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture of Syria Mohammad Yassin Saleh opened private folk heritage museum in the city of Jayroud in the Damascus countryside, a step that reflects a shared commitment to preserving folk herita»»»
Indian Embassy, IBPC Qatar celebrate success of Indian Mango Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar and the Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, which functions under the aegis of the Embassy of India, hosted the Indian Mango Festival 2026 Felicitation Ceremony on July 1 at Dusit Doha Hotel, West Bay, celebrating the outstan»»»
Al Muraikhi bids farewell to Malawi’s envoy, receives credentials of Maldives’ ambassador
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Thursday met with Ambassador of Malawi to Qatar HE Roy Akajuwe Kachale on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and streng»»»
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump’s deportation push
WASHINGTON: The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the info»»»
Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend
NEW YORK: Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in»»»
Doha Historical Dictionary, Turkish university sign partnership to advance Arabic language research
QNA Gaziantep The Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University to strengthen academic research in Arabic language studies and expand the use of digital linguistic resources in higher education. The »»»
Qatar reiterates its commitment to UN’s strategy to counter terrorism
QNA New York Qatar has reaffirmed 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. Qatar also reiterated its co»»»
MoJ unveils upgraded official website
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) 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 provi»»»
‘Ukrainian woman’ identified as suspect in Monaco bomb attack – media
A Ukrainian woman who allegedly disguised herself as a man to throw police off the trail has been identified as the main suspect in the Monaco bomb attack that seriously injured Ukrainian millionaire Vadim Ermolaev and his family, Le Figaro and BFM TV have reported. More than 48 hours after the bla»»»
Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia
LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header sealed victory for the Spaniards, who produced t»»»
Syria, Bahrain discuss regional developments in Brussels meeting
Brussels, July 2 (SANA) Syria’s charge d’affaires in Brussels, Abdul Latif Dabbagh, met with Bahrain’s Ambassador to Belgium Mohamed Ali Bahzad to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the Syrian embassy said. The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation and o»»»
Syria joins Türkiye maritime summit to boost port development, cooperation
Istanbul, July 2 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC) is participating in the fifth Türkiye Maritime Summit in Istanbul, a two-day event bringing together government officials, international maritime organizations, port authorities and leading shipping a»»»
New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding
New York City is bracing for a very busy 4th of July weekend as World Cup matches mix with huge Independence Day celebrations for America's 250th anniversary and apparently popstar Taylor Swift's wedding to football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Information has been leaking out, wit»»»
Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which t»»»
Remains of World War II pilot identified 8 decades after his plane vanished - UPI.com
1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney is shown in a photo provided by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. McKinney's remains were identified May 15, nearly 82 years after his plane vanished on a mission. Photo courtesy of the DPAA July 2 (UPI) -- A young World War II pilot who disappeared during a flight»»»
No: 126, 2 July 2026, Regarding the Attack in Syria
We strongly condemn the attack perpetrated today (2 July) in the Hijaz area of Damascus, the capital of Syria, which claimed lives. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in this heinous attack and a speedy recovery to the injured. We extend our condolences to the bereaved families a»»»
Fake bomb drone crashes near Russian Embassy in Sweden
Two unidentified drones attacked the Russian Embassy in Sweden overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, with one dropping a container of red paint and another falling near the building with a fake explosive device attached, diplomats have said. In a statement on Thursday, the embassy said that the inc»»»
Belgium must improve against confident co-hosts US after Senegal late show
WASHINGTON: Belgium lived to fight another day after a dramatic turnaround against Senegal set up a last-16 clash with the United States, but defender Timothy Castagne warned they cannot depend on more miracles if they are to go any further in the World Cup. Belgium fans partied long into the nigh»»»
Can foreign energy investment help power Syria’s recovery after years of war?
INNUMBERS: *240 bcm Syria’s estimated natural gas reserves in 2015. *8.7 bcm Annual gas output at the start of the civil war in 2011. *3 bcm Annual production by late 2024. Source: BP ANAN TELLO LONDON: Syria’s battered energy sector faces a daunting challenge after nearly 14 years of war, sanction»»»
'Zico' -- from Brazil to Egypt, a name steeped in World Cup lore
Cairo: Brazilian icon Zico lit up three World Cups as a player -- and 40 years after his final appearance at football's extravaganza his Egyptian namesake is keeping the name in the spotlight. Zico, 29, rewarded coach Hossam Hassan for selecting him by becoming the first Egyptian at a World Cup to »»»
Couple who climbed Empire State Building given supervised release - UPI.com
The couple that climbed the Empire State Building on Wednesday was arraigned and released on supervised bail after being charged with a series of crimes for the stunt. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- The couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's s»»»
WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over
GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine. There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths. But whil»»»
Omani sultan and British PM discuss navigation in Gulf’s waterways
LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met in London on Thursday to discuss developments in the Middle East and to affirm their countries’ historical ties. The meeting focused on ways to support negotiations and diplomatic efforts to ensure safe and sec»»»
UK arrests eight in global drug-and-rape network probe
London: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offences were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»
Olympic kayaker indicted for allegedly damaging D.C. reflecting pool - UPI.com
National Park Service workers use vacuum pumps to clean algae off the bottom of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on June 20. A former Olympic kayaker was indicted for allegeldy damaging the reflecting pool. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo July 2 »»»
Messi returns ‘home’ to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami
MIAMI: Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina’s charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup. The 39-year-old returns to the Florida city he now calls home for a last 32 clash against the surprise package of th»»»
Bahrain FM demands Security Council action after Iranian attacks
NEW YORK: Bahrain’s foreign minister flew to New York on Thursday to demand action from the UN Security Council after what he described as a “renewed and treacherous” Iranian attack on his country this week, as the US and Russia clashed sharply over responsibility for the escalation. Foreign Minist»»»
Gazans take stock of the war 1,000 days after its start
1,000 days since the massacres of October 7th means 1,000 since total war was unleashed on the more than 2 million residents of the Gaza strip. Israeli retaliation to the Hamas massacre is said to have killed more than 73,000 people and wounded many more, including since the ceasefire of October 20»»»
Lebanese leaders welcome al-Shaibani visit as new era in Syria-Lebanon ties begins
Beirut, July 2 (SANA) Lebanese officials have welcomed Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani‘s visit to Beirut, stressing the importance of opening a new chapter in Syrian-Lebanese relations based on mutual respect, sovereignty and cooperation in the interests of both peoples. Lebanese F»»»
Firefighters battle blazes scorching southern France after record heatwave
Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires raging in southern France on Thursday after weeks of dry weather and record temperatures, with a further heatwave forecast to hit the country in the coming days. Firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds in southern»»»
Seven Detained over Laughing Gas Distribution in Sozopol
Police detained seven people over suspected laughing gas distribution along the Southern Black Sea Coast, Sozopol Police Department Chief Inspector Ivaylo Dragiev said on Thursday. About 440 kg of laughing gas was seized. The detainees are from various parts of Bulgaria and had been doing seasonal »»»
UN aid truck destroyed in Darfur drone strike as El-Obeid siege deepens
NEW YORK: A UN refugee agency-contracted truck carrying humanitarian relief supplies was struck by a drone near Tendelti in White Nile state on Tuesday, destroying 50 metric tons of aid intended for vulnerable populations in South Kordofan, the UN spokesman’s office said Thursday . The driver escap»»»
StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancelations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
NEW YORK: After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in feder»»»
Al-Shaibani: Syria and Lebanon entering a new phase of institutional cooperation
Damascus, July.3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani extended his sincere appreciation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal»»»