Tunis, July 8 (TAP) - Work to protect the Sidi Bou Said hill from landslides is expected to begin in August 2026, Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari announced on Wednesday.During a meeting of the project's steering committee, the...»»»

The United States launched its first military strikes on the southeastern Iranian port city of Chabahar. It marks the first known American operation in the area since the April ceasefire and significantly expanding the geographical scope of the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were »»»

Tunis, July 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti was received on Wednesday by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the El Mouradia Presidential Palace in Algiers, on the occasion of the...»»»

President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold some federal funding from states that don’t make changes to voting practices and is warning state election officials that they face arrest if they don’t remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Letters to states and grant application de»»»

Agencies Foxborough France will aim to keep their perfect run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 going when they take on Morocco in the quarter-final on Thursday. After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex FIFA World»»»

QNA Doha Amendments to Qatar’s State Audit Bureau Law will enter into force on July 25, 2026 introducing new enforcement powers, criminal penalties and financial disclosure requirements aimed at strengthening public sector oversight after nearly a decade of experience under the existing legislation»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In economic research, a tiny statistical difference can have outsized consequences. Usually denoted with a star (or asterisks), that symbol serves as a quality stamp on one’s research, and the absence or presence of that star can sometimes make or break a career by influen»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the world celebrates World Volleyball Day, Qatar Foundation’s Creating Pathways programme is using volleyball to help empower the next generation of girls in Qatar, building confidence, leadership and lifelong skills both on and off the court. Volleyball is one of five »»»

Tribune News Network Doha This summer, while billions of eyes are on the football pitch, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates is turning its gaze to the stands. On July 8, 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, Doha Debates hosted a signature town hall in Toronto, Ca»»»

Tribune NEws Network Doha Qatar Chamber held the Sustainable Development Goals Ambassadors Forum on Wednesday, in cooperation with Regional Network Consultancy, a member of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, and the SDG Ambassadors Centre. The forum brought together around 40 male and »»»

The Cabinet also noted parliamentary approval of a new state property draft law prepared by the Ministry of Municipality, which replaces Law No. 10 of 1987. The legislation establishes a unified and updated legal framework governing public and private state property aimed at improving protection, m»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office for Labour, Employment and Relations of Tanzania Deus Clement Sangu, in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Tanzania»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a faculty development workshop on assessment in competency-based medical education (CBME). The two-day virtual course was designed to provide participants with a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums has announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Programme, “Reflections of Creativity and Art,” offering a diverse programme of creative workshops and interactive activities for children, families and adults. Designed to combine creativity, technology, culture»»»

QNA The Hague The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to supporting the efforts of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to strengthen the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) contributing to the promotion of international peace and security. This cam»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a medical convoy for urology and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures in Sudan. The initiative is implemented in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Kuwait’s Patients Helping Fund Society (PHF), the Sudanes»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will participate as the guest of honour at the 40th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The festival will run from July 22 to August 2, bringing together artists, writers, music»»»

Tribune News Network Geneva, Switzerland Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with a number of ministers and heads of international organisations on the sidelines of his participation in the Global Dialogu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a new and impactful humanitarian initiative, Qatar Charity’s medical team has concluded a series of cardiac catheterisation and open-heart surgeries for children in Sudan, successfully performing 60 operations in Wad Madani. Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Hamidi, QC’s expert in pro»»»

VENEZUELA: The United Nations launched an urgent appeal Wednesday for nearly $300 million toward Venezuela earthquake relief operations after the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 3,600 people. There is huge humanitarian need after one of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters left»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian state TV: A US attack targeted the coastal city of Chabahar 09-07-2026 00:34 AM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qassem: We call on t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We call on the Lebanese government to withdraw from the framework agreement; we will not be drawn into strife, but will not »»»

Cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea, is on the rise more than usual in regions throughout the United States, health officials said Wednesday. July 8 (UPI) -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea, are on the rise in regions throughout the U»»»

Tunis, July 8 (TAP) - Tunisia will host the 25th edition of the Arab Tourism and Umrah Forum (IFT25) on July 16 in Tunis, a professional gathering bringing together key players in the tourism, travel, and Umrah sectors, organisers announced...»»»

1 of 3 | Spectators watch as engineers, the New York Police Department and Fire Department of New York work to secure the building at 235 E. 42nd Street as a partial collapse was feared Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- New York City officials believe they have st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The framework agreement reached by the Lebanese authorities fully serves Israeli enemy; even “Israel” alone could not have d»»»

DOHA: When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico and the United States, many expected the topic of discussion to center around logistics, sold-out stadiums, and successful engagement. Few expected all three hosts to build their own story and legacy into the tournament. From Mexico's dis»»»

Argentina players celebrate after defeating Egypt 3-2 in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Tuesday. Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- As Argentina advances in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, prosecutors with the U.S. Departme»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday that "there is no solution other than an Israeli withdrawal in return for the Lebanese Army's deployment south of the Litani." "The framework agreement sells Lebanon to the Zionist entity and it does not talk about withdrawal but rather re-deploymen»»»

ANKARA: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge boost for Kyiv, which has long sought permission to produce the defensive weapons. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots. That’s»»»

MEXICO CITY: ‌Mexico have appointed Rafael Marquez as head coach to succeed Javier Aguirre following the co-hosts’ elimination from the World Cup, the football federation said on Wednesday. Marquez, 47, was Aguirre’s assistant throughout the World Cup campaign, in which Mexico won a knockout match »»»

RIYADH: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, where he will meet the Kingdom’s leadership to discuss the latest regional developments and bilateral ties. He was welcomed at Jeddah’s international airport by several dignitaries, including Prince Saud bin Mishal bi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday a wave of deadly attacks against police officers and soldiers in the Pakistani southwestern province of Balochistan. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned “all terrorist and extremist acts.” It affirmed its solidarity with the government and peo»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military said on Wednesday it had launched a new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at reducing Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the region, said the attacks were intended to lim»»»

DUBAI: Four years ago, Morocco smashed the glass ceiling for Arab teams at the World Cup. A sensational run to the semifinal, where they lost 2-0 to France, goes beyond the wildest dreams of even European and South American nations, never mind those from the region. Arab teams from North Africa hav»»»

US forces have resumed strikes on Iran in order to degrade its ability to project force in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is over. “As far as I’m conce»»»

Tunis, July 8 (TAP) - Tunisia's gross debt growth slowed to 3.9% in 2025, down from 4.5% in 2024, driven by a contraction in external debt outstanding, according to the Central Bank of Tunisia's (BCT) annual report for 2025.The external debt balance...»»»

Doha QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region, announced its results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The net profit for the six months (H1) ended 30 June 2026 reached QR8.7bn, an increase of 3% compared to same period last year, demonstrating the stable»»»

Officials stand on a roof overlooking the site where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in September on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. A hearing to determine if prosecutors have enough evidence to try Tyler Robinson, who is accused in Kirk's death, continues Wednesday.»»»

“Discipline Beats Vision: How to Be the Leader Your Company Needs — Starting Monday” challenges the startup myth that visionary thinking alone drives success, arguing instead that disciplined leadership behaviors are what separate thriving companies from those that stall. Dane Hudson’s newly releas»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the US Central Command said on ‌Wednesday, hours ‌after ​President ‌Donald ⁠Trump ​declared that an ⁠interim agreement to end the war with Iran was "over." It said the ⁠strikes were aimed ‌at ‌degrading Iran's ​ability ‌to threaten fr»»»

NEW YORK: Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years. No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infections h»»»

The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) says on X that, at President Trump’s direction, its forces “have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz”. This comes after explosions were reported by I»»»

New York: Justin Bieber has been added to the star-packed lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show as organizers confirmed Wednesday that the entire musical performance will last 11 minutes. Canadian megastar Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and K-pop sensation BTS for the Super Bowl-sty»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah’s fighters are devoted to martyrdom and religious leadership (Wilayat), presenting the world with an unprecedented»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The massive crowds in Iran and Iraq reflected unprecedented public support, saying the Islamic Republic is a system of the p»»»

Almost two centuries after British explorer Sir John Franklin and his men died amid paralyzing cold and ice in pursuit of the mythical Northwest Passage, the Arctic—in response to temperatures greater than at any time in the last ten thousand years—is melting at an alarming pace. Instead of heeding»»»

TEL AVIV, Israel: Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, warned Wednesday that the country has become increasingly isolated as its leadership has turned it into a “territorial pariah,” in a speech at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday.Emanuel’s co»»»

LONDON: Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract until 2034, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The deal, which was struck last year, sees the versatile 19-year-old head to London for a fee of around £44 million ($59 mi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei never asked anything of us; he gave us everything we requested, just as he did with martyred leader Sayyed Has»»»