ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkiye’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say. The July 7-8 summit, which is being hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, wi»»»

Bulgaria is among the European countries benefiting from the continued expansion of the short-term rental market, as bookings through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia maintained strong growth across the European Union during the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest figures, »»»

Dubai: Dubai is moving closer to a cashless public transport network as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completes 72% of the biggest upgrade to the Nol card system since its launch in 2009. The new account-based ticketing platform will enable commuters to pay with QR codes, digital wallets,»»»

Dubai Police has emphasised the importance of continuous care, attention and supervision of children during the summer holidays and while travelling abroad, highlighting the critical role of families in ensuring child safety outside the country. The Child and Women Protection Department at Dubai Po»»»

On July 5, 2016, FBI Director James Comey announced the agency wouldn't recommend charges be brought against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. 1 of 7 | Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton gives a speech by the Trump Plaza on the Atlantic City boardwalk in Atlantic Ci»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Saudi Arabia basketball teams meet in Jeddah today in the closing fixture of the third window of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 in Qatar. The clash comes amid an intense battle for group leadership. Lebanon currently tops the standings with 9 poin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) welcomed 50 young sustainable development ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Ambassadors Centre to the Lusail Bus Depot, as part of their ‘Sustainability Coffee’ programme. The visit provided an opportunity for the ambassadors to explore one of Qatar’s key s»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has unveiled ‘QIIB Online Shop’, an innovative digital rewards marketplace integrated into its Mobile and Internet Banking platforms. The new service offers customers a wide range of flexible redemption options, enabling them to instantly redeem their QIIB Rewards Points for produ»»»

Doha, Qatar: In an exciting atmosphere that reflected the growing passion for esports, the eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026 – Season 4 concluded yesterday at Mall of Qatar. The tournament was organised by the Local Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, in cooperation with t»»»

Skopje: The State of Qatar has participated in an economic forum in the Republic of North Macedonia focused on turning sustainability into a competitive advantage and building resilient institutions in an uncertain global environment. The forum, held in Skopje on Friday, was organised by the Minist»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has emphasised the role of sport as a powerful tool to promote equality and diversity and combat racism and xenophobia, during a session at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The State of Qatar took part on Friday in an interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapport»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company has launched the “Bagging a Better Tomorrow” initiative in collaboration with QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Chan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs continues to direct returns from specialised endowment funds towards addressing evolving community needs, with the Endowment for Supporting Vulnerable Families serving as a key initiative to promote fami»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to respect designated parking regulations and refrain from using parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, stressing that such behaviour reflects civic responsibility. In an awareness message shared through its social media»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodríguez, on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

This weekend, the United States marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Its assertion that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, and that all people are endowed with the rights t»»»

Fatalities from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes jumped to nearly 3,000 people, official updated figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors. Tens of thousands more are still reported missing following the »»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, has announced a reduction in the Master Community Service Charges for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to delivering long-term value to owners and investors while maintaining the quality and ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices ended the week little changed as investors weighed improving prospects for a US-Iran agreement against lingering uncertainty over security in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude settled at $72.12 a barrel, up 0.2% on the week, while US West Texas Intermediate closed at $68.78,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank was awarded the prestigious “Best Use of AI in Financial Services” award by Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) at the MENA Banking Excellence Retail, Digital & SME Awards 2026. In a highly competitive field, Commercial Bank stood out for the quality and relevance of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commercial banks total assets witnessed robust performance supported by strong liquidity positions, increased lending activity, and continued investments. The total assets of commercial banks operating in Qatar increased by 6 percent to QR2.2 trillion in May this year according»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie stressed that investing in young people’s environmental awareness and equipping them with environmental knowledge is fundamental to building a generation capable of preserving the country’s na»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup entered the knockout stage with 32 teams still dreaming of glory. Over 16 matches played across the United States, Canada and Mexico, football’s biggest names were forced to fight for survival, big nations were sent home, and several nations celebrated the greatest v»»»

Vegetable prices declined on Bulgaria's wholesale markets in the week ending on July 3, according to the bulletin of the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets (SCCEWM). The wholesale food market index fell by a marginal 0.04% in a week, to 2.382 points from 2.383 points. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s pursuit of a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup crown faces its biggest examination yet when they meet Norway in a Round of 16 clash at the MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, today at 11pm Qatar time. A quarter-final against either co-hosts Mexico or 1966 champions Engla»»»

Doha: Daam Behavioural Healthcare Centre announced that it has received CARF International’s behavioural health accreditation for the second consecutive time. Daam is one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work. Commenting on this development, Daam Executive Direct»»»

Doha, Qatar: As summer travel peaks and Qataris along with residents prepare for international journeys, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has issued important health guidelines urging individuals with chronic illnesses to take necessary precautions to ensure safe and comfortable trips. In a recent a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the sisterly People's Democratic Republic of Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a strong advisory reminding motorists that using private vehicles for purposes other than those specified in their licence, particularly operating them as taxis, constitutes a traffic violation subject to legal accountability. In a public aware»»»

Egypt’s summer economy is not a single, uniform market but a fragmented system shaped by geography, lifestyle, and consumer behavior. According to Platformance’s Summer Egypt 2026 report, the season represents one of the country’s largest windows of concentrated consumer attention. Yet, it unfolds »»»

Washington: The US Department of Justice on Saturday told a federal court that investors suffered no financial losses in the securities at the centre of the criminal case against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, arguing that the absence of investor losses further undermined the government's »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed an increase in handling of container volumes, general and bulk cargoes and vessels in June this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports welcomed 121 vessels in June 2026, marking »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Qatar H E Christos Capodistrias has said that Greece-Qatar relations are characterised by a strong, friendly, and rapidly expanding cooperation, focusing primarily on bilateral investments, energy cooperation, as well as in the fields of defence a»»»

A 55-year-old woman survived nearly 21 hours inside an agricultural well in Karimnagar district in the southern Indian state of Telangana, after she was allegedly robbed and pushed in by a 21-year-old man, media reports said. According to an NDTV report, the accused, a debt-ridden degree student re»»»

TEHRAN: Prayers were held Sunday over the casket of Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the second day of funeral ceremonies that have drawn huge crowds to pay their final respects in Tehran. Sunday's service at Tehran's Grand Mosalla complex was led by prominent Shia cleric Ja'far Sobhani, a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is working to establish four new STEM secondary schools next academic year as part of an ambitious drive to increase the number of graduates in science and technology disciplines, a senior ministry official has revealed. Speaking o»»»

Sydney: Football Australia have thrown their support behind under-fire coach Tony Popovic despite some questionable decisions in their World Cup penalty shootout loss to Egypt that saw them again fail to clear a knockout round. Popovic sparked criticism from some high-profile former Australia playe»»»

Britain is now so politically broken that even US Vice President JD Vance is politely roasting it in interviews. Speaking to The Times, Vance pointed to the endless leadership carousel at No 10:“What I see is six prime ministers in the last few years. What that says to me is that something is very »»»

The launch of the first introductory passenger service on Etihad Rail marks a significant milestone in the development of the UAE’s tourism sector. The project is expected to support domestic tourism, improve connectivity between emirates, and create new opportunities for destinations through a mod»»»

DPRK leader Kim Jong-un oversaw combat system tests of the destroyer Kang Kon, including the launch of a strategic cruise missile, KCNA reported The warship also tested naval artillery, automatic machine guns, electronic warfare systems, target-detection capabilities and combined firepower control.»»»

BEIJING: China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be part of an effort to reform the military and ensur»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said ​on Saturday he would deliver a speech to mark the country’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall “no matter what,” as summer thunderstorms threatened to delay or disrupt the event. Authorities had ordered a crowd to evacuate the area near the Washington»»»

PHILADELPHIA: Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot for his ‌19th World Cup goal and seventh of this tournament as France outlasted Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory on Saturday in a steamy round of 16 encounter. With ​the penalty, earned by substitute Desire Doue’s slaloming r»»»

THESSALONIKI, Greece: A fast-moving wildfire broke out Saturday evening near the suburbs of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, the country’s fire service said, and residents of three small suburbs north of the city were told to evacuate. The fire ignited in a ravine in a mountainous area a»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a new phone call, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. The call was initiated by the American side and lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. According to Ushakov, the conversation was not only protocol-related, but also businesslike and highly »»»

A brief fire broke out on New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night during the annual Fourth of July fireworks display, as video circulating on social media showed flames and smoke rising while the celebration unfolded over the East River. According to CNN, the Fire Department of New York (»»»

Former Hungarian Prime Minister and Fidesz leader Viktor Orbán has accused the government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar of leading Hungary “towards authoritarian rule”, escalating a heated political confrontation over the government’s proposed constitutional reforms. In a Facebook post published o»»»

Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) refuted reports circulating on social media and websites regarding the issuance of new 25-piastre, 50-piastre, and EGP 1 paper banknotes, according to an official statement. It clarified that the paper banknotes currently in circulation are from previou»»»

President Donald Trump on Saturday blended patriotic appeals with partisan messaging as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, calling it “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms forced a roughly two-hour evacuation o»»»