The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has undergone profound institutional transformation over the past quarter-century, as the organization marks its 25th anniversary this year. From a mechanism for building cross-border trust within the “Shanghai Five” format to one of the most influential »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar advanced to the final of the 11th Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship in Jordan after defeating Republic of Korea 32-28 in the semi-final in Amman, Jordan yesterday. The victory came after Qatar secured qualification for the 2027 U19 World Handball Championship by reaching the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel Hayom’, citing sources in the Israeli military, reports growing concerns that some members of the Israeli government may be seeking»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Al Arabi shared the points after an entertaining 1-1 draw, while Al Shahania claimed their first win of the new Qatar Stars League season with a 3-2 victory over Al Sailiya yesterday. Tuta fired Al Duhail into the lead in the 52nd minute after a gripping first half that s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Iran completed an unbeaten campaign by defeating France 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-12) to win their first FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship title in Doha yesterday. Iran dominated the opening two sets, with setter Akam Ebrahimnezhad effectively distributing the ball among »»»

KOROR: Pacific island leaders will tackle transnational drug crime as they meet in Palau from Monday for a summit where tensions between Taiwan and China risk overshadowing regional priorities like climate change. Palau, this year’s host of the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum, is among three member»»»

QUEDLINBURG: As a far-right regional election victory looms in an ex-communist eastern German state, many migrants are readying to pack their bags, fearful of the AfD party’s threatened “deportation and remigration offensive.” A week from now, the anti-immigration, Islamophobic and Russia-friendly »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the fifth edition of the ‘Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum’ in São Paulo, Brazil. The event convened government officials, private sector representatives, and prominent business leaders from across Arab nations and Brazil to explore new avenues »»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday and were also down for the week as traders evaluated indications regarding the US Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting policy and rumours of a possible agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled at $89.31 a barrel,»»»

Geneva: One person was killed and five others were wounded, some of them seriously, in a shooting at a rave party in northern Switzerland, local police said on Sunday. "The search for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, is under way," they said on X, adding that the motives an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Strong domestic demand and expanding investment opportunities propelled Qatar’s overall residential sales activity up 1.8 percent in the first half of 2026, showcasing the sector’s underlying resilience amid broader regional strains. According to its recent market overview by real esta»»»

Geneva: A number of people were hit by gunfire near a rave in northern Switzerland overnight, local police said Sunday. The incident in Aarau, north of Zurich, left "multiple victims" and prompted a "large-scale" police response, officers said on X, without elaborating. Swiss newspaper Blick report»»»

At least 750 people have died and more than 3,000 remain missing after devastating floods struck Nepal and Tibet near the Chinese border, local authorities said Sunday. Rescue efforts are entering a fifth day, with heavy overnight rain and rising river waters hampering operations to reach hydropowe»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan is seeking to bring its centuries-old Islamic scientific and cultural heritage into contemporary global discourse through artificial intelligence, digital storytelling and stronger international media partnerships, speakers told an international media forum in Tashk»»»

The first phase of a temporary bottom sill at Paks has been completed in just 17 days, using 43,000 cubic metres of rock, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The project was designed to help secure sufficient cooling water for the nuclear power plant amid exceptionally low Danube water levels»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Muslims have played key roles throughout history, and we are witnessing with our own eyes the prospect of their vi»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Speakers stressed that technology should complement rather than displace human expertise, particularly in journalism. Journalism must adapt to artificial intelligence and an increasingly complex digital information environment without surrendering its fundamental commitment to»»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, which opened at ADNEC Abu Dhabi and runs until September 6 under the theme “Our Heritage, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has participated in awareness and recreational activities for children as part of Qatar’s National Back-to-School Campaign and the “Connect with Your Childre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Malaysian community in Qatar participated in the weekly walkathon orgnasied on Friday at Doha Festival City as one of activities to celebrate and promote Malaysia’s 69th National Day which falls on August 31, 2026. The event was coordinated by the Malaysian Association in Qatar (MA»»»

Doha, Qatar: Two decades of great pizza, memorable moments and countless shared meals, Papa Johns Qatar is celebrating its 20th anniversary with something special. To mark this important milestone, Papa Johns Qatar is introducing its all-new Pan Pizza, bringing a bold and indulgent take on a belove»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of Pre-University Education (PUE) at Qatar Foundation (QF), Abeer Al Khalifa affirmed that PUE schools and education centers are fully ready for the 2026-2027 academic year. She told QNA that preparations for the new academic year were carried out through an integrated instit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s proposed legislation regulating real estate tokenisation and the trading of real estate tokens could open new avenues for property investment, improve market flexibility and attract a wider range of investors, according to Abdulrahman Al Najjar, CEO of Kate Real Estate. Comment»»»

Two major airlines plan to offer 103,000 seats on flights from Germany to Bulgaria's Black Sea coast during next summer's season, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said in Sozopol. The announcement comes after a significant decline in German visitors this summer, which the minister attributed largely »»»

Irish MEP Barry Andrews’ active lobbying in the European Parliament to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, as well as his humanitarian work, have made him a vocal player in the centrist European party Renew. On Tuesday (28 July), he spoke to EUobserver about his pragmatic, t»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) sector plays a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, yet micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face structural hurdles in accessing tailored capital. As macroeconomic pressures and inflation reshape the local mark»»»

Egypt’s economic engagement with Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond traditional trade and political coordination toward strategic development partnerships anchored in infrastructure diplomacy. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania epitomizes this shift. The $2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) celebrates another major milestone with eight Institute-supported films selected for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, reaffirming its commitment to championing independent filmmakers and bringing distinctive voices from the Arab world and beyond to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s food industry is making significant advances, with local companies expanding production, introducing new products and investing in modern technologies to strengthen food security and support the country’s economic diversification goals. A report by Qatar TV highlighted the grow»»»

Arab Finance: The Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Co (Petrojet) was awarded a $22.7 million contract to implement a natural gas pipeline project connecting the Al-Muwaqar Industrial Development Zone, south of Amman, to Jordan’s natural gas network, according to a statement. The proje»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has reminded customers that they can easily obtain a “To Whom It May Concern” certificate for schools electronically through its official website or mobile application as the back-to-school season begins. The service allows subscriber»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is gearing up to host the ninth World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 from October 25 to 27, convening policymakers, investors, business leaders, and international financial institutions to discuss key challenges and opportunities ahead. Organised by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)»»»

Beloved country star Dolly Parton was many things to her fans, including an actor, singer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. But after her death on Tuesday at the age of 80, some admirers are remembering her as something she never overtly claimed: feminist icon.   Twelv»»»

Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday continued to search for the nearly 3,000 people missing after devastating flooding along the border with China engulfed entire villages earlier this week. At least 682 bodies were recovered in both countries, including 675 in Nepal and seven in China. Rescuer»»»

Nedumbassery (Keralam), India: Amid widespread destruction caused by flash floods in Nepal, a 36-member group of Malayalis who were caught in the disaster narrowly escaped and returned to Nedumbassery. The group travelled around 100 kilometres from the Nepal border and crossed the border before rea»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow code warning for heavy rainfall in seven regions of Bulgaria on Sunday. The warning is in effect for the regions of Vratsa, Montana, Sofia Region, Sofia City, Pernik, Kyustendil and Blagoevgrad. According to the NIMH wea»»»

Arab Finance: The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources denied reports claiming that the quota of subsidized fertilizers supplied by producers to the Agriculture Ministry had been cut as of August, as per a joint statement. Both ministries »»»

Servicemen from Russia’s Zapad Battlegroup upgrade strike UAVs daily at a field workshop near the line of contact near Krasny Liman in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry says in a statement. The MoD underscores that one of the key areas of work is converting drones to fiber»»»

NEW YORK: More than 8,000 fans packed the Grandstand at the US Open last year to witness Alex Eala rally from down 5-1 in the third set to upset 14th-ranked Clara Tauson. The crowd went crazy, waving Filipino flags to celebrate the comeback. Eala is now up to a career-best 18th in the world, and at»»»

NEW YORK: The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions surrounding defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he returns from injury do little to enhance his own status as favorite. “I feel like I’m one of the 128 players that are »»»

Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said that measures proposed by the US Department of the Treasury concerning Banque Misr’s operations in the UAE are limited to its Dubai branch and its USD transactions with correspondent banks, according to a statement. The Financial Crimes Enforcement»»»

Although the conflict in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is far from over, analysts are already rushing to declare what lessons should be learned from it. An emerging genre of security policy articles highlights the various logistical and tactical shortcomings of the US operation against Iran: a lack»»»

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after two Turkish-operated vessels were attacked in the Black Sea, raising concerns over the safety of civilian shipping in the waterway. The incidents occurred earlier this week off the Russian port of Tuapse. On Wednesday, the cargo s»»»

Finland’s decision to abandon its policy of military non-alignment after joining NATO “not only fails to strengthen its national security but, on the contrary, significantly increases the risks for it in this area,” Artem Studennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s First European Depart»»»

First major revision in 16 years would strengthen wartime use of civilian technology, industry and personnel Members of the People’s Liberation Army during the flag lowering ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CCP) amid the celebrations of t»»»

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed. Claims by the US that ships can pass freely are "absolutely not true," Gharibabadi said. "If any ship passes through it, it is definitely with the coordination and permission of Iran."Iran»»»

Venezuelan state revenues under the oil development agreement with the United States could reach approximately $209 billion, or approximately $19 per barrel produced and sold, the country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said. "In specific terms, this means that for every barrel produced and s»»»

A number of factors indicate that the United States is seriously considering the use of nuclear weapons in the European theater of military operations, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Andrey Belousov, said. "Speaking about this danger, it is impossible not to note that Washingto»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE have largely normalised, but passengers travelling today could still face delays and cancellations on some Gulf and international routes as airlines continue to navigate regional security concerns. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai are operati»»»

Britain doubles down against RussiaRussia has already warned the UK of “consequences” for Ukraine’s use of British-made drones to strike Russian civilian infrastructure. These words were clearly lost on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who arrived in Kiev on Monday to mark the 35th anniversary »»»