The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it has completed its third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting around 140 Iranian military sites in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said US forces used precision munitions launched from land- and sea-bas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior raised the threat level for the second time on Sunday morning. The Ministry also called on people to stay away from glass, remain indoors, follow safety instructions and avoid unnecessary movement.»»»

The government on Friday submitted to the National Assembly the bill on the establishment of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on his Facebook page: “Third time’s the charm. EU funds and the prosecutor’s office — check. And we have jus»»»

WENZHOU, China: Emergency crews across China's east coast cleared roads strewn with fallen trees on Sunday after Typhoon Bavi — the strongest storm to hit the country this year — swept ashore, triggering flooding and landslides after forcing nearly two million people to evacuate. Bavi weakened to a»»»

DUBAI: Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, widening its military campaign across the Gulf only hours after the United States carried out a third round of airstrikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on commercial sh»»»

Share: Military delegations from the United States and Lebanon have met in Beirut to work out how to implement the first phase of a US-brokered framework agreement intended to achieve an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Lebanese sources told Al Jazeera on Saturday that the talks focused on»»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates defence ministry said Sunday that air defences were engaging missile and drone threats, while neighbouring Bahrain sounded air raid sirens after the United States struck Iran following an attack in the Hormuz strait. The UAE defence ministry said sounds heard across »»»

Tensions across the Gulf have escalated after the United States launched new strikes on Iran following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by announcing the closure of the strategic waterway, raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and key s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted the country.»»»

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated after Washington launched new strikes on Tehran following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by announcing the closure of the strategic waterway, raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies »»»

Doha, Qatar: Loud sounds of explosions were heard at approximately 5:30am on Sunday morning from interception operations. This was followed by an alert from the Ministry of Interior raising the threat level, urging people to stay indoors and away from glass facades. The Ministry also called on peop»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems are actively responding to missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) threats from Iran. The ministry confirmed that sounds heard in several areas across the country were caused by UAE air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruis»»»

Police in Toronto were searching Saturday night for an active shooter who had killed two people and wounded three in an area lined with shops and restaurants. "Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police," Toronto police said in a X post. "Police have secured the scene,"»»»

DAMASCUS: ‌At least two children were ​killed after a ferry carrying more than 35 people collided with ‌a ‌bridge while ​crossing ‌the ⁠Euphrates ​River in the ⁠eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor on Sunday, the ⁠Syrian Civil ‌Defense ‌said. More ​than ‌15 people ‌were rescued after all those on boar»»»

MONTREAL, Canada: Police in Toronto were searching Saturday night for an active shooter who had killed two people and wounded three in an area lined with shops and restaurants. “Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police,” Toronto police said in a X post. “Police have s»»»

Colt Gray is charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers, at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., in 2024. File Photo via Barrow County Sheriff's Office/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- A Georgia teenager accused in the shooting death of four people at a high school is expected»»»

Enrique Tarrio called the dismissal of charges against his fellow Proud Boys vindication and a victory for the group. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Top members of the far-right group Proud Boys had their convictions dismissed on Friday, ending the federal case »»»

Pfizer has officially announced the appointment of Amr Seif as the Regional Director for Egypt, Levant, and Iraq, effective September 15. In this pivotal role, Amr will helm the company’s operations across the region and champion various initiatives that bring cutting-edge scientific innovations in»»»

At least one person is dead after floods in Missouri. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- One person was found dead and hundreds evacuated in Missouri after an intense day of flash flooding across the state, authorities said Saturday. More than 350 people were rescued in »»»

Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway i»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military said ​on Saturday it launched a new round of strikes against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard ‌Corps ‌forces ​attacked ‌a Cyprus-flagged ⁠container ​ship transiting ⁠the Strait of Hormuz. “A civilian crew member is missing and ⁠the vessel is ‌unable to ‌continue ​t»»»

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is n»»»

Dubai: The world’s biggest-spending luxury customers are already using artificial intelligence to decide what to buy, where to shop and which brands to consider, according to a new report by Bain & Company and Comité Colbert. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fifth a»»»

The US has launched a third wave of strikes against Iran this week, shortly after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to all shipping indefinitely. The resumption of hostilities has put the memorandum of understanding the two countrie»»»

The builder got up every morning long before dawn, left home to pick up his construction crew and then headed out to work on yet another house somewhere across the sprawl of Houston. Fourteen hours later, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo would return to the wife he’d met as a teenager in Mexico and the modes»»»

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over ​the incident would be met with a “severe response.” “A vessel that had jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems wa»»»

TIRANA, Albania: Thousands of Albanians marched in Tirana Saturday calling for the resignation of the country’s prime minister and protesting a tourism project linked to the Trump family — the 42nd consecutive night of such demonstrations. The marchers were also protesting a concert Saturday by con»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday sent separate cables of congratulations to Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the occasion of his country’s National Day, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). King Salman wished President Khurelsukh cont»»»

Germany will continue allowing citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area to enter without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. The policy, outlined in the government's official visa requirements list, permits »»»

Deforestation in parts of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil declined to its lowest levels in more than a decade, a good sign for what scientists call one of the world’s most important climate regulators. File Photo by Antonio Lacerda/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- Deforestation of Brazil's Amazon rainforest ha»»»

WASHINGTON: A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the US on Saturday, with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or m»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi DoHA As the fragile calm between the United States and Iran faces mounting pressure following renewed military exchanges and increasingly confrontational political rhetoric, Qatar has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent the remaining channels of communication from closing. W»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The evolution of screen acting has long fascinated filmmakers, critics and audiences alike. From the formal, theatrical performances that dominated early cinema to the emotionally layered portrayals seen in contemporary films, acting has undergone one of the most significant »»»

QNA Geneva The Global Alliance for AI Ethics, a pioneering international initiative hosted by Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has been launched on the sidelines of the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland. Supported by a High-Level S»»»

President of the Arab Republic of Syria HE Ahmed al Sharaa received Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. During the meeting, Al Khulaifi conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad A»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the State of Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic defence ties through the signing of a Statement of Intent (SoI) on defence cooperation. According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the Office of»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Chronic kidney disease and the powerful role of environmental conditions in shaping community health took centre stage in two recent live sessions of the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) ‘Health and YOU: Community Wellness Webinar’ series. In a bid to cut through com»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and promote the sustainability of fish stocks, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Marine Protection Department, seized a three-layer nylon fishing net, a type of fishing ge»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched its 2026 summer plan for youth centres and organisations featuring a nationwide programme of 550 activities designed to engage young people during the school holidays. The initiative, announced on Friday, includes events organised by youth cent»»»

QNA Sarajevo Qatar participated in the international conference titled Beyond East and West: Eurasian Encounters Reimagined, which was held in Sarajevo. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, who is also »»»

Liaqat Malik Doha The third Pakistani Mango Exhibition officially opened at Souq Waqif on Thursday under the patronage and organisation of the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office (PEO), in cooperation with the Embassy of Pakistan. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulrahma»»»

Tribune News Network Doha An official delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has participated in the 50th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). Held in Nouakchott, Mauritania, the three-day meetings were attended by high-level represe»»»

Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants–Doha (PICPA-Doha) showcased its commitment to professional excellence, wellness and community service during the inaugural Philippine Professional Organizations–Qatar (PPOQ) Sportsfest 2026, held on June 19 at Newton Internation»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino accounting professionals in Qatar showcased their knowledge, strategic thinking and competitive spirit as the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants–Doha Chapter (PICPA-Doha) hosted its Quiz Bee and Chess Tournament as part of Accountancy Week 2026 celebrations.»»»

Darlene Regis Doha Abbey Rommel Dalina Catalan has etched his name in history after becoming the first student representing Qatar to win the Public Speaking Championship at the Asian Schools Debating Championship (ASDC) 2026, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from June 20 to 25. A student of Beta Cambridge S»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, conducted its third written exam for muezzins for 2026, with 145 participants. This is part of its ongoing efforts to attract qualified muezzins and train personnel capable of pe»»»

Tribune News Network Geneva The Global Alliance for AI Ethics, a pioneering international initiative hosted by Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has been launched on the sidelines of the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland. Supported »»»

Tunis, July 11 (TAP) - The Air Force intervened on Saturday evening to help extinguish the wildfire that broke out on Jebel El Chahma in Bir Halima, Zaghouan governorate, deploying a military helicopter in seven sorties, according to the Ministry of...»»»

JERUSALEM: In spite of the ongoing risk of renewed fighting in Gaza, stakeholders have spent months preparing for the post-war phase. Plans for governance, security and humanitarian relief have begun to take shape, but remain largely theoretical in the absence of a political agreement, credible sec»»»

MUSINA, South Africa: Perched on weathered wooden rafts, small groups of people hauled themselves and their bundles of cargo hand over hand along a rope strung across the crocodile-infested Limpopo River. Minutes later, they were in South Africa, having bypassed the border post at Beitbridge, a sho»»»