US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy was holding after recent exchanges of fire threatened efforts to end the Middle East war. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led Tehran's»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are seeing fuel prices move lower again after July's reduction, reflecting the easing in global oil prices following months of exceptional volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The U»»»

Modern life came with a promise: measure more, improve more, feel better. We took it seriously. We track our sleep, count our steps, log our calories, and score our productivity before 9am. Our leisure time has a purpose. Our rest has a metric. Even our holidays have content strategies. The evidenc»»»

Russians are concerned above all with a swift end to "military action," German Gref, chief executive of Russia's largest state-controlled lender Sberbank, said, state media RBC reported on July 1. The remarks are notable given how rarely senior Russian executives comment publicly on the war in»»»

WASHINGTON: Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle. It adds up. The United States trades $1.9 trillion a year — $5 b»»»

Abu Dhabi: The latest announcement requiring Indian expats in the UAE to walk into the premises of their embassy and consulate without appointments for passport and attestation services from today, July 2, was not a routine administrative reshuffle, Gulf News has learnt. It was late on Wednesday ev»»»

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are set to marry this week in New York, with celebrations expected at Madison Square Garden, according to US media reports. The closely guarded festivities are due to begin on Thursday with an exclusive dinner attended by about 100 invited guests. &nb»»»

Some days they talk. Some days they fight. Iran and the United States have settled into a pattern since the truce signed last month. This Wednesday in Doha... they’re sort of talking. Both sides present in indirect negotiations. Whatever comes of that, the attention's now shifting to Tehran,&n»»»

The anti-migrant protesters in South Africa blame foreigners for the nation's unemployment and high crime. It's a familiar story for South Africans -- this is the biggest such demonstrations since 2008, when a wave of anti-migrant violence spread across the country. Nearly two decades earlier, in M»»»

Dubai: Dubai tenants looking to move may have a better chance of negotiating rent in the second half of 2026, especially in apartment-heavy communities where new supply is increasing competition for landlords. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Property experts say Dubai’»»»

CARACAS: Authorities in Venezuela late on Wednesday said the death toll has risen to over 2,000 people as Venezuela marked a week since the deadly earthquakes hit the country. Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Wednesday that deaths had risen to 2,300, and more than 11,»»»

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on mail-in voting March 31 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, a federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from its plan to follow that order. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 1 (UPI) -- A »»»

Commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is gradually recovering, but traffic remains significantly below normal levels following the recent US-Iran conflict. According to MarineTraffic vessel-tracking data, 34 ships transited the strait on Tuesday, marking a modest impr»»»

Seattle: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 20»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than 100 days of shipping disruption will bring relief to global energy and trade flows, but the world’s most vulnerable economies face a longer, costlier and more uneven path to recovery, the UN Conference on Trade and Development sai»»»

NEW YORK CITY: A UN scientific panel warned on Wednesday that safeguards on artificial intelligence were failing to keep pace with the rapidly growing capabilities of the technology. It came as the panel released the first independent global assessment of the risks and benefits of AI, which found t»»»

Student debt relief activists march in June 2023 near the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. This week, a pair of federal judges blocked Trump administration changes to a student loan forgiveness program that detractors say would have made it into an ideological "loyalty test." File Photo by Ken Ceden»»»

Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) is executing a program meant to impart expertise during the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is part of its role in supporting the organization of this tournament and in keeping pace with the state-of-th»»»

TEL AVIV: The ‌International Monetary Fund lowered its estimate for Israel’s economic growth in 2026 to 3.5 percent from a prior 4.8 percent, it said on Wednesday citing ​regional tensions. In a report, the IMF also expects inflation to rise temporarily due to higher energy prices and supply constr»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused more than two million military casualties, with Moscow’s forces bearing the brunt of the losses, according to a study published Wednesday by a US think tank. “Combined Russian and Ukrainian casualties have exceeded 2 million,” the C»»»

QNA Doha Qatari Diar has announced the registration of two world records in the Guinness World Records related to the district cooling system in Lusail City. This is a new global milestone added to Qatar’s record of achievements in the fields of infrastructure and sustainable development, the compa»»»

It aims to regulate the preparation and review of government draft legislative instruments proposed by the competent entities while strengthening government legislative work and enhancing planning, follow-up and governance throughout the government legislative process. The decision also seeks to en»»»

QNA Doha With its final meeting next week, the Shura Council will be concluding the first ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to its 54th annual session, marking numerous significant achievements in both its legislative and oversight capacities. These milestones align clo»»»

QNA Cairo The Shura Council participated in the plenary session of the Arab Parliamentheld at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The Shura Council was represented by HE Amina bint Youssef Al Jaidah, HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi, HE Mubarak bin Moh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar continues building a knowledge-based economy, investment in digital infrastructure, advanced connectivity and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and smart infrastructure is creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and digital t»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha China’s pursuit of high-quality development is creating new opportunities not only for its own growth but also for partners around the world, including Qatar, according to Ambassador of China to Qatar HE Cao Xiaolin. The envoy said that, in recent years, the China-Qatar Strateg»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its Annual Health Check SMS Awareness Campaign, effective from Tuesday, June 30. The initiative forms part of PHCC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare services, improve accessibility, and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support livelihoods and promote economic development in vulnerable communities, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Mali branch, has implemented a qualitative project aimed at empowering 68 beneficiaries, including women, youth, and low-income»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Smart Grid Living Lab and advance collaboration in energy innovation, applied research, and workforce development was signed by the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) with Siemens in Qatar in the presence»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony on June 30 to mark its fourth Medical Education Day. The Class of 2026 comprises 75 graduates who completed residency, fellowship, undergraduate and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched its annual Membership Campaign, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digital of»»»

Baghdad: The Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology (IMOS) announced the recording of 22 earthquakes during June 2026. The tremors were distributed across the governorates of Diyala, Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Nineveh, Salah Al-Din, Erbil, Wasit, and Basra, said Iraq's Seismological Monitoring»»»

The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a Catholic priestly fraternity, has consecrated four new bishops without the papal approval, defying a last-ditch appeal by Pope Leo XIV to call the ceremony off. The move reignites an old row between the controversial ultra-traditionalist faction and the Vatican»»»

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, whose agency was responsible for enforcing controversial security measures targeting the Iranian soccer team at the World Cup, has said the job made him dance with joy and he was happy Iran was eliminated. Iran exited the tournament, which the US is »»»

LONDON: Kuwait Airways will resume direct flights between Damascus, capital of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Kuwait City on July 15, the first time in 14 years it has offered the route. The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday the move was part of efforts to enhance air connectivity be»»»

BEIJIN: A new ethnic unity law came into effect Wednesday in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a “shared” national identity among ethnic gr»»»

Damascus, July 1, (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday congratulated the Federal Republic of Somalia, its leadership and people, on the occasion of Independence Day. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates extended best wishes for continued security and stability in »»»

BEIJIN: A new ethnic unity law came into effect Wednesday in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a “shared” national identity among ethnic gr»»»

Bulgaria's Ministries of the Interior, Defence, and Agriculture have drawn up a joint action plan to prevent and combat wildfires during the summer, officials announced at a joint briefing. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said the plan was prepared on the instructions of Prime Minister Rumen Rad»»»

Saudi Arabia’s food delivery market is no longer defined by adoption alone. With delivery apps now embedded in consumer behavior, the next phase of competition is shifting toward merchant performance: how quickly restaurants go live, how effectively they use data, and how well they convert platform»»»

WASHINGTON: A US service member was missing and three others ​wounded but in stable condition after their MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.The US military said there was ‌no indication ​the ‌crash ⁠was ​caused by ⁠hostile action."US Navy assets in »»»

CHESTER-LE-STREET, UK: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 international against England at Chester-le-Street abandoned after the tourists’ innings. Spectators at Durham’s headquarters were given a tantalising glimpse»»»

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rose to 2,295 an official said on Wednesday as interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of mourning for the victims. Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes killed almost 2,30»»»

Meteorologists warned that predicted storms could increase the risk of power outages. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo A sprawling and dangerous heat wave gripping much of the central and eastern United States is raising concerns about power demand and outage risks ahead of the Fourth of»»»

NATO-EU Europe, that tense, unhappy realm of deeply unpopular yet aggressively doctrinaire centrist regimes, has many grifts. Its elites, whether national or EU, in business, politics, and the mainstream media and think-tank sinecure system are stunningly inept when it comes to addressing the urgen»»»

Sunlight hits the Empire State Building and the buildings of the Manhattan skyline in March in New York City. Two people were arrested Wednesday after climbing to the top of the building's spire and antenna, a perch more than 1,000 feet in the air. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 1»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities said on Wednesday that they thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of the illicit amphetamine captagon from Lebanon into the Al-Nabek district. The Drug Enforcement Administration, working with the Internal Security Command in Rif Dimashq governorate, seized 832,»»»

Doha: The Qatar men’s national basketball team will play a crucial match against India at 3:30 PM at Veer Savarkar Hall in Ahmedabad, India, marking the start of the third window of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup – Qatar 2027. The team enters the contest with the ambition of»»»

According to ADP, hiring rose by 98,000 in June, which is lower than expectations. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 1 (UPI) -- Employers hired fewer employees than expected in June with the most gains in healthcare, according to an ADP report released Wednesday. Private sector empl»»»

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden. The billionaire pop superstar and the three-time NFL Super Bowl champion, both 36, have kept fans guessing»»»