Prime minister, Jordanian deputy PM discuss regional developments
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr Ayman Safadi. During the call, they reviewed bila»»»
Prime minister, French FM discuss efforts underway to enhance security, stability in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic HE Jean-Noël Barrot During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and st»»»
Transport minister discusses Syria’s investment opportunities with German delegation
Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr met with a German business delegation on Sunday to discuss investment opportunities in the country’s transport sector, including railways, roads and logistics infrastructure. The delegation is visiting Syria to explore potential investmen»»»
From Raja ball boy to World Cup hero: The rise of Soufiane Rahimi
RIYADH: When Ismael Saibari clutched the back of his right thigh just 22 minutes into Morocco’s FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Canada, alarm bells started ringing. In a tournament where the Atlas Lions’ glaring weakness had been converting golden chances, losing their top scorer was the l»»»
Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
ATHENS: Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help battle a massive blaze burning for more than three days. In Greece, authorities on Sunday urged residents of parts of Thessaloniki, the second-largest Gr»»»
Mourning of slain supreme leader enters second day in Iran - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Foreign and domestic officials pay respects before the coffins containing the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his family at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque on July 3 in Tehran, Iran. Mourners beat their chests and chanted "Revenge, Revenge" while throngs fill»»»
Iraq signs deal with oil services giant Halliburton
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s government and US oil services giant Halliburton signed a deal Sunday to manage two oil fields in the country’s south, as Baghdad looks to boost production. The state-owned “Basra Oil Company has signed a joint management contract with the American company Halliburton for the Bin Om»»»
Bangladesh says Saudi fertilizer support eased food security risks during Hormuz closure
DHAKA: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March threatened not only fuel but also fertilizer supply to Bangladesh, as it entered its planting season. A state agency responsible for the imports says that Saudi help allowed emergency supplies to reach on time, reducing food security risks. Mid-Ma»»»
People & Profit - Andy Burnham outlines his vision for UK economy with promise to raise living standards
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is likely to be the next British prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Central to Burnham's platform is improving living standards that have stagnated or even fallen since the 2008 global financial crisis. But with weak publi»»»
OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output targets for August
London, July 5 (SANA) OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to increase crude oil production targets for August, according to a statement issued after a meeting of the alliance. The group agreed to raise production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, continuing a series of increases approved for Ju»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Sunday, July 5, 2026, a phone call from HE Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. During the call, they reviewed the bilateral cooperation be»»»
Dead body found in Paris canal popular with bathers: police
Paris, France: French authorities have found a body of a man in a Paris canal that has been wildly popular with locals and tourists as a swimming spot to cool off in the early summer heatwave, police said. The body was found early Saturday in the Canal Saint-Martin in the north of the city centre w»»»
EY MENA Launches Regional Consulting and Technology Hub in Egypt
Agreement with Egypt’s ITIDA to create more than 1,000 jobs and expand technology and consulting exports The company selects Egypt as offshoring business grows, underpinned by skilled talent and engineering depth Cairo, Egypt, July 3, 2026 — EY Middle East and North Africa (EY MENA) has launched a »»»
Rights groups warn Abu Safiya at risk of slow death in Israeli prison - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Mass rally at Sanaa Airport calls for breaking of years-long siege - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Explosion in Kounine, south Lebanon: ‘Israel’ continues its demolition and detonation operations with complete impunity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,798
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 28.01 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 10,798.97. The benchmark index recorded a total trading turnover of SR3.03 billion ($808 million), with 103 stocks advancing and 153 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu also»»»
Iraq signs Halliburton deal to boost oil and gas output
Baghdad, July 5 (SANA) Iraq has signed a five-year agreement with U.S. oilfield services company Halliburton to develop the Bin Omar and Sindbad oil fields as part of efforts to increase the country’s oil and natural gas production, the Oil Ministry said on Sunday. According to the Iraqi News Agenc»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from HE Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye. During the call, they reviewed the bilateral relations and ways to support and streng»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of the sister Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the cal»»»
Alert for Indian expats in UAE: Missions launch new passport appointment booking portal
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE now have a dedicated online portal to book appointments for passport, attestation and other consular services, as the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai roll out temporary administrative changes at their premises. The»»»
'NATO Proved Completely Ineffective on Battlefield' — Iranian Analyst on Konstantinovka Liberation
The liberated city of Konstantinovka had been turned by the Ukrainian regime into one of NATO's key fortified areas in the Donetsk region, Iranian international affairs analyst Ruholla Moddaber tells Sputnik. "More than 150 kilometers of defensive fortifications, around 15,000 troops, several armor»»»
Syria dispatches more than 7 million liters of gasoline to ease fuel demand
Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Energy said more than 7 million liters of gasoline are being distributed to fuel stations across the country on Sunday aiming at easing pressure on supplies following a recent surge in demand. The ministry said 305 fuel shipments, each carrying 24,000 lit»»»
Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
TEL AVIV: The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor who was seized by Israeli forces 18 months ago said his client has been abused in captivity and is in critical condition, according to the human rights group representing him.Hussam Abu Safiya, who served as director of the Kamal Adwan Hospita»»»
Driving in Oman? You can now tint your car windows up to 50%
Dubai: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has updated its vehicle window tinting regulations, allowing motorists to tint side and rear windows by up to 50 per cent while maintaining restrictions designed to safeguard road visibility and safety. Under the revised rules, vehicle owners may tint all windows »»»
Live: Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Turkey
US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky late Saturday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Ukraine's»»»
Ashghal, Qatar Scientific Club launch 5th edition of 'Future Engineer' programme
DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal', in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club, has launched the fifth edition of the 'Future Engineer' programme from July 4 to 16, with the participation of 40 secondary school female and male students. The programme is part of the two organizations' j»»»
England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
Los Angeles, United States: England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday [Monday, July 6, 3am, Qatar Time], while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up. A day after France and Morocco sealed their places in t»»»
Who will receive Hungary's new back-to-school grant? Magyar government reveals important details
The Hungarian government has released further details of its planned school-start support scheme, revealing who could qualify for the financial aid ahead of the new academic year. According to the government, around 400,000 children may be eligible for the programme, which was previously announced »»»
Tunisian wins “Woman of the Year 2026 in Cybersecurity – Volunteer Category” Award
Tunis, July 5, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian cybersecurity expert Nihal Ben Youssef has been named “Woman of the Year 2026 in Cybersecurity – Volunteer Category”, an award granted annually by the United Cybersecurity Alliance, during a ceremony held in...»»»
Weeks after a 20-fatality crash, another accident has claimed an entire family
Dubai: A family of four, including two young children, was killed in a three-vehicle collision in Iraq's southern province of Basra, in the latest fatal road accident to hit the region just weeks after a similar crash claimed around 20 lives. According to local media, the collision occurred on the »»»
Kazakhstan aims to create Central Asia's crypto capital
Kazakhstan’s planned Alatau City aims to become Central Asia's crypto capital, with major partners onboard and $6bn in investment secured. However, for the project to be successful, it will have to solve major regulatory, logistical and infrastructural challenges. The Alatau City megaproject was fi»»»
Any Mistake Will Be Crushing: Iran’s Army Warns Enemies as Ceasefire Sparks Military Buildup
Iran’s Armed Forces have issued a stark warning to adversaries, declaring that any miscalculation will be met with a “decisive and crushing” response, as the Islamic Republic moves to capitalize on the current ceasefire to accelerate its military modernization. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia,»»»
PM, India's external affairs minister emphasise importance of resolving disputes through dialogue, diplomatic means
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India HE Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and »»»
Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor
TEHRAN: Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behi»»»
Pezeshkian: Martyred Leader’s guidance amplifies message of unity, resistance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Prime Minister meets Indian Minister of External Affairs
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received HE Dr. S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the relations of cooperation betwee»»»
Prime minister receives written message from Saudi foreign minister
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a written message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, concerning bilateral relations. This came during h»»»
Prime minister, Macedonain foreign minister review bilateral relations
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia HE Timcho Mucunski, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed bilatera»»»
Traditional tools preserve Tabuk’s Sadu weaving heritage
HAQL: As Saudi Arabia works to preserve its traditional crafts, Bedouin artisans in Tabuk continue to rely on centuries-old carding and spinning tools to produce authentic Sadu textiles. The carding tool and spindle are ancient traditional implements used by the Bedouin of the Tabuk region to prepa»»»
US celebrates 250 years of independence amid polarising political landscape
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarisation and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States.»»»
The week in pictures: America at 250, Taylor Swift gets married and a 'massive attack' on Kyiv
America marks 250 years of independence under a heatwave, a massive Russian attack sets Kyiv ablaze, France dominates Sweden at the World Cup, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images. »»»
Syria, ICAO discuss cooperation to develop civil aviation sector
Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) discussed expanding technical cooperation to support the development of the country’s civil aviation sector, the authority said on Sunday. Omar Hosari, head»»»
Syria says expecting visit by French President Macron
DAMASCUS: Syria on Sunday said it was expecting a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first by a Western European head of state since the 2024 toppling of longtime ruler Bashar Assad. State news agency SANA, citing the Syrian presidency’s media office, said “Macron is expected to visit S»»»
Businessman and wife killed, five family members injured in road accident
Dubai: A Saudi businessman and his wife were killed, while five members of their family were injured after their vehicle overturned on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road (Adam–Haima) in Oman, Saudi and Omani authorities said. The Saudi Embassy in Muscat said it coordinated with the relevant authorities in»»»
Labour Law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balanced labour relations
DOHA: The amendments to Labour Law No9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No14 of 2004, issued by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competitiveness»»»
New guide on illegal split of residential units in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved a guide for monitoring the illegal subdivision of residential units to strengthen compliance with municipal regulations and curb the practice. The initiative aims to preserve building safety, improve residential living conditions, and »»»
Saudi cooperative sector supports local development
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia marked International Day of Cooperatives with 581 cooperative societies operating across the Kingdom and more than 75,000 members. The societies work in agriculture, tourism, culture, housing, and other sectors, contributing about SR2.673 billion ($712 million) to the Kingdom’s»»»
Syria says expecting visit by French President Macron
DAMASCUS: Syria on Sunday said it was expecting a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first by a Western European head of state since the 2024 toppling of longtime ruler Bashar Assad. State news agency SANA, citing the Syrian presidency’s media office, said “Macron is expected to visit S»»»
Military academies: Applications submitted, new programs launched
Tunis, July 5 (TAP)- A higher interest has been recorded in Tunisia’s military academy admissions process, with applications submitted shortly after the release of the 2026 main baccalaureate results, according to the Ministry of National...»»»