Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal ceremonial Guard of Honour in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday, marking the commencement of his high-profile diplomatic engagements in the country. The ceremonial welcome in Jakarta took place in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo S»»»

Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as investors locked in profits from this year's artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally, with a blockbuster earnings outlook from Samsung Electronics failing to prevent a broad sell-off in technology shares while a weak Japanese yen and lingering geopolitical risks ke»»»

GENEVA: A UN human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger. In its finding, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that Israel’s»»»

ANKARA: NATO allies will showcase surging defense spending at a summit in Turkiye’s capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe’s response to the war with Iran. The two-day gathering at Turkiye’s sprawling presidential palace comes a year a»»»

JEDDAH: Earth reached its annual aphelion on Monday, passing the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun at a distance of about 152 million kilometers, in a regular astronomical event that scientists say reinforces that the changing seasons are driven by the planet’s axial tilt rather than its d»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched a Package Visa pilot to simplify tourist travel, allowing eligible visitors to obtain a tourist visa as part of an integrated travel package that includes flights, accommodation and other travel services. The initiative, reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), is being r»»»

TEHRAN: The body of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei arrived in the holy city of Qom on Monday evening, hours after a sea of people filled the streets of Tehran for his funeral procession in the capital. Ordinary Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic joined top officials for the event, in w»»»

Dubai: Will it cost more for Pakistanis in the UAE to send money home this month? That is the immediate question after the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to end two incentive schemes supporting remittance providers. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»

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»»»

National Guard members have deployed to Memphis as part of a Trump administration task force since September. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- Tennessee authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man by two members of the National Guard, deployed »»»

Toronto: Alberta and Ontario proposed a pipeline Monday to carry western Canadian oil east and eventually to Atlantic export terminals as Canada seeks new markets beyond the United States, reviving a project that was abandoned nearly a decade ago. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the proposed 3,»»»

JEDDAH: The Third International Conference on Legal and Sharia Studies, themed “Laws and Modern Trends,” concluded yesterday in Jeddah after three days of discussions, bringing together a distinguished group of researchers, academics, and legal experts from within the Kingdom and abroad. The confer»»»

MEO – Dr Khaled Hanafi, the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, announced the opening of a number of branches of the retail project for young people in the governorates of Cairo, Alexandria and Sharqiya within the coming few days. The project aims to sell food and other commodities to citizens a»»»

Dubai: Global investors are keeping faith in the Gulf despite recent regional tensions, with new surveys, bank research and equity flow data pointing to confidence in the region’s economic outlook and trade recovery. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A new investor poll »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see generally fair weather on Tuesday, with temperatures gradually decreasing, particularly in western areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions will become humid by night and into Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas, wit»»»

A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait. It said the projecti»»»

Damascus: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) reaffirmed France's support for the Syrian people and called for a sovereign, united and peaceful Syria as he arrived in Damascus on his first official visit to the country. The event marks the first official visit to Syria by a serv»»»

RIYADH: The Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on Monday to strengthen cooperation on land rehabilitation and vegetation cover development across the region. The agreement was signed u»»»

WASHINHTON, United States: The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing’s nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernization. Monday’s test came two years after China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in»»»

"Allies must ensure that Ukraine receives the support it needs in its war with Russia" according to NATO chief Mark Rutte, ahead of a summit set to take place in Ankara, Turkey. He has also said allies will be announcing contracts worth tens of billions to "deter and defend". FRANCE 24's Kethevane »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is “getting closer than people realize” and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkiye this week at a NATO summit. Trump made his remarks after speaking at the weekend w»»»

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty have stressed the importance of advancing the joint Arab action framework and strengthening coordination among Arab countries to address regional and interna»»»

Global oil prices have fallen back toward pre-conflict levels near $70 a barrel after the US-Iran peace agreement holds, easing fears of conflict and stripping massive risk premiums from energy markets. Prices were mixed early on Tuesday (July 7) with Brent crude futures down 0.18% to $71.99/barrel»»»

The Russian oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin maneuvers in March in Matanzas Bay, Cuba. The vessel marked the island's only oil shipment this year. Cuba was again dealing with a nationwide blackout Monday amid continued issues with its aging electrical grid and a lack of fuel. Photo by stringer/EPA July »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering the second half of 2026 with two clear signals for buyers and investors. Luxury homes and rentals are still setting records, while the wider residential market has eased from last year’s pace. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»

Dubai: When Dubai-born filmmaker Len Prasad sent the newly released video of Kalyani to a friend, he wasn't expecting it to end up on one of hip-hop's biggest social media accounts. That friend happened to be the son of American rap legend Snoop Dogg. "So basically Snoop Dogg's son is a dear friend»»»

ATLANTA: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said at the World Cup on Monday that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a “shame on the world” as he called on football to do more to come to their aid. Hassan waved a Palestine flag after the Pharaohs beat Australia on penalties to reach the World Cup la»»»

LOS ANGELES, United States: The widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face Monday with the man alleged to have killed him, during a court hearing in the western United States. Erika Kirk was among those attending a preliminary hearing that will determine if there is en»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian Civil Defense teams have responded to 10,791 fires across the country since the start of 2026, as authorities warned that rising temperatures and the harvest season continue to drive fire risks while emergency crews also handled hundreds of road accidents. Figures compiled from Syr»»»

PARIS: After months of uncertainty, French far-right leader Marine ​Le Pen will learn on Tuesday from a Paris appeal court whether an electoral ban for illicit party financing will prevent her running in next year’s presidential election. Le Pen’s presidential hopes have been in limbo since March 2»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the commencement of construction works for Package 1 of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Izghawa and Al Thumaid, with a cost of approximately QR688 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is taking part in delivering the FIFA World Cup 2026, with several of its staff managing match operations as part of a knowledge and expertise transfer programme between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. The pro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Mo Farah, one of the most successful British track athletes in Olympic history, has revealed that a visit to Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup convinced him it was the ideal place to settle with his family after retirement. Speaking about his decision, the four-time Oly»»»

A fast-moving wildfire broke out in Greece's second largest city on July 4, forcing residents of three small suburbs north of the city to evacuate. The fire ignited a ravine in a mountainous area and spread quickly, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the fire. According to the country's»»»

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is underway in Utah. Prosecutors are seeking to convince a state judge this week that they have enough evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson is charged with aggrava»»»

The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated Qais bin Saad bin Ubadah Mosque in the Muaither area, the first smart mosque in the State of Qatar. The mosque is an advanced model of smart mosques that integrates cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize operational effi»»»

QNA Doha The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs will conclude the fourth cultural season of its ‘Ummah Symposium’ on Tuesday, July 7. The season has been held under the theme ‘Knowledge of Revelation’. The closing session at the Imam»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has expressed pride in the continuous support, generous patronage and valuable trust bestowed upon the council by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, saying that the confidence serves as a motivation»»»

During the session, Secretary-General HE Naif bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read Amiri Decree No. 30 of 2026, formally declaring the conclusion of the ordinary parliamentary session with effect from July 7, 2026. In his closing address, Speaker Al Ghanim expressed gratitude to the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bi»»»

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud has promised that the General Secretariat will continue to strengthen its support for the Council by providing technical, administrative and organisational services that enable members to carry out their legislative an»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB) convened a one-on-one literary conversation with the writer and member of the Center, Rawda Mansour Al Nuaimi. Al Nuaimi talked about her career in reading and writing, culminating in the publication of her inaugural work, Adventures O»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), in cooperation with Mauritania’s Ministry of Social Action, Childhood and Family, has inaugurated a sewing workshop in Nouakchott to support female graduates of the Women’s Empowerment Training Center. The project, implemented through QC’s Mauritania Br»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone has officially launched the Aspire Summer Camp 2026 welcoming children to a promising summer season expected to be one of the most exciting and engaging yet. Since opening its doors on July 5, the camp has been filled with enthusiasm and energy from day one, re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 3rd Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products will officially open at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif onJuly 9, under the patronage and organisation of the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office (PEO), and in cooperation with the Embassy of the Isl»»»

QNA Doha The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Qatar-based Al Afiyah Health Channel have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on public health awareness with a focus on preventing obesity and diabetes. The agreement aims to support community initiatives, produce »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has opened applications for the third edition of Herfah at Al Khater House, a flagship programme in traditional crafts delivered in collaboration with The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, preserving Qatari and Islamic craft traditions thr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Qatari airlift ordered by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide emergency relief for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) hasbeen deploying successive humanitarian aid shipments»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Monitoring and Inspection Department, conducted a joint visit to the railway network lines. The tour was carried out in collaboration with Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) as part of deepening technical cooperatio»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA From September 1 to December 1, 2026, Greek–British former competitive skier-turned multimedia artist Lucinda Dilworth will be the Olympic Heritage Artist in Residence for the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), with full access to the museum’s collection and the»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL). Pursuant to the decision, the NCIHL shall be chaired by Undersecretary of the Min»»»