In Madagascar, the capital remains shaken. Since the end of June, a wave of disappearances and kidnappings has hit Antananarivo, affecting mostly children and teenagers. Last Friday, the country observed a national day of mourning for the victims. The government has announced the creation of an ant»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has achieved a new global milestone by ranking Second in the labour market index according to the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The rank reflects the strength of the national economy, the efficiency of the labour market and its ability to attract and retain talent in line »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the ‘Zad Al-Mubta’ath’ National Programme for the Preparation and Education of Scholarship Students. This is the first comprehensive national programme aimed at preparing scholarship students set for travel, providing them»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Qatar hosted a reception on Wednesday at the Ambassador’s Residence to mark the 10th anniversary of 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day, commemorating the people’s resistance against the failed coup attempt of 2016. The event was attend»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable community development, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Public Relations Department, joined forces with the Orphan Care Center (Dreama) to organise an awareness seminar introducing the»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, in partnership with Doha-based Italian creative agency Zerohundred, is adopting a new approach to public diplomacy by placing culture, creativity and shared experiences at the heart of community engagement. Moving beyond tr»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) brought together nearly 100 members and guests for its annual Summer Sundowners networking event at B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, highlighting its continued efforts to strengthen business relationships and encourage collaboration withi»»»

Manila: The Philippine government is accelerating its search for naturally occurring hydrogen, expanding exploration efforts in Zambales after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a new service contract granting Colorado-based energy company Koloma Inc. additional rights to study the country's u»»»

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (C) will arrive in Seoul on Thursday, sources said Wednesday. In this photo, she speaks to South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan (L) and Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha at an event in Washington on July 23. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassa»»»

QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has launched the fourth edition of the Teen Art Awards 2026 in partnership with Art Connects Foundation and the British Council. Submissions will be accepted from August 1 to November 1 with winners to be honoured at a ceremony on December 3 at Kata»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Demonstrating its commitment to building a more inclusive society, Rocka Power Gym- one of Qatar’s leading fitness centres- has joined the Purple Saturday initiative and announced a range of special privileges for persons with disabilities, reaffirming its dedication to pr»»»

During the call, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, stressing the need for all parties to implement the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, to maintain regional security, safeguard the progres»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Toy Festival 2026, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group, has been extended until August 4, giving families more time to enjoy the festival. Taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), the festival continues to offer »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented an economic empowerment project in Bangladesh to support vulnerable families by providing income-generating assets and helping them build stable and self-reliant lives. The project benefited 380 families, or around 1,900 people. Beneficia»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a strong endorsement of Qatar’s vision for an inclusive and accessible society, Qatar Tec, a leading manpower and project supplies company in Doha, joined the Purple Saturday initiative, expressing its wholehearted support for the nationwide campaign led by the Ministry»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing partnership between Wifaq the Family Consulting Centre and Qatar University (QU), the Centre organised the First Year of Marriage awareness and counselling programme, which is designed for newly married students to support family well-being. The prog»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the summer season winds down, Qatar National Library has invited entrepreneurs, librarians, artists, families and lifelong learners to a full month of programmes spanning business mentorship, professional development, creative community meet-ups and family activities. T»»»

QNA Washington Qatar’s Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) participated as an observer in the 20th edition of the Raven’s Challenge explosives disposal drill in the United States. Lekhwiya’s Explosives Group joined the exercise at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, to gain international expertise, exchange»»»

In this context, Ramez Al Khayyat, President and Group CEO of UCC Holding, said: “This achievement reflects UCC’s commitment to investing in the latest global technologies and deploying them in projects that fulfil our partners’ vision while supporting their aspirations for more efficient and susta»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Understanding age-related changes and taking timely action can help delay or manage musculoskeletal problems, a PHCC expert has said. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, muscles, joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and the connective tissues that support post»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Wednesday said they arrested an Israeli settler suspected of violently assaulting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while wearing military uniform in June.The attack took place on June 6 in the Palestinian town of Hawara in the northern West Bank, amid surging sett»»»

Some 49% of Americans think that the US should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, according to a recent poll. After three years of war in the Middle East, Israel’s once-solid support in the US has cratered. Asked whether the US should enforce an International Criminal »»»

There were no watches or warnings associated with Hurricane Genevieve as of Wednesday afternoon. Photo courtesy of NOAA July 28 (UPI) -- Hurricane Genevieve weakened back down to Category 2 strength Wednesday morning as it moved farther west of Baja California, the National Hurricane Center said. T»»»

Homs, July 29 (SANA) Tourism Minister Mazen al-Salhani inaugurated the “Joy Land” tourist resort on the Damascus-Homs highway on Wednesday, in the presence of Homs Governor Murhaf al-Naasan and several official and business representatives. The project was inaugurated as part of efforts to support »»»

BUENOS AIRES: Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina’s western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said. The Bell 412 aircraft was used to combat forest fires in San Juan’s Ischigualasto natural park. “With profound sorrow we received the news of the heli»»»

AMMAN: The top US commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran ​target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. Any crackdown on mobile communications would add a new dimens»»»

LONDON: Joint US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday exposed the depth of Tehran’s military network inside the country, where militias have evolved from insurgent movements into some of the most powerful political and security actors in the Iraqi state. The operation, which fol»»»

LONDON: Palestinians in the embattled Gaza Strip once flicked a lighter or pushed a button to make tea. Now, brewing a single cup can take mother of four Maysa Yousef nearly an hour as wartime shortages turn a simple flame into a luxury. As Israel’s war in Gaza grinds on, shortages of gas, a near-t»»»

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade imposed on Iran. In a statement posted Wednesday evening on its official X account, CENTCOM said that as of Jul. 29, CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boar»»»

Egypt is seeking to deepen industrial cooperation with India by attracting more Indian manufacturers and industrial developers to invest in the country, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said during a meeting with India’s Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy. The meeting focused on expanding bilat»»»

Egypt on Wednesday strongly condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and missile strikes targeting Jordan, describing them as unacceptable assaults on state sovereignty and civilian infrastructure that threaten regional stability and global energy security. In a statement, Egypt’»»»

Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met with a delegation from DP World to discuss the company’s plans to expand its operations in the Egyptian market over the coming period and review a range of investment opportunities aligned with its global expertise»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has authorised mortgage finance companies to provide financing through a syndicated financing model, allowing multiple lenders to jointly finance customers purchasing high-value property units, provided each participating company com»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid launched the “Egypt Exports” initiative at Tanta University in Gharbeya during a major event held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and attended by representatives of government entities, affiliated agencies, the business c»»»

A quick-hitting snowstorm affected the Brooks Range in northern Alaska Sunday night, with several inches of snow falling in the mountains. The webcam at Toolik Lake, operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, showed the snow accumulating then melting within a day. The National Weather Service »»»

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Resolving Cyprus’ ethnic division is “absolutely crucial” for stabilizing a turbulent region where persistent conflicts have the potential to escalate, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday. Guterres made a rare, two-day visit to Cyprus to underline his commitment to»»»

LONDON/RAMALLAH: A female Palestinian prisoner, in a testimony documented by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs following a visit by her lawyer to Israel’s Damon Prison, revealed that she was subjected to serious abuses since her arrest and through her detention. The detainee said»»»

Tunis, July 29 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, reaffirmed during a meeting on Wednesday in Addis Ababa with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Tunisia's...»»»

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are shown in Atlanta. A report by the CDC said Wednesday that the number of suspected cyclosporiasis cases has risen to more than 18,000. File photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE/ July 29 (UPI) -- The number of suspected cyclosporiasis ca»»»

MADRID: Residents of the last two towns near Madrid to be fully evacuated because of a massive wildfire were allowed to return home late Wednesday, the interior ministry said in a statement. The evacuation order imposed on Valdemaqueda and Robledo de Chavela had been lifted “immediately,” it said. »»»

RIYADH: The International Falcon Breeders Auction has introduced a new feature for its 2026 edition, expanding opportunities for breeders, investors, and buyers by making only those birds sold through the auction eligible to compete in all local and international chick-racing categories. The move i»»»

An armed forces team carries the casket of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., following his funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Graham's South Carolina funeral was held Wednesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Grah»»»

Washington, United States: Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala dumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Wednesday. Eala, 21, defeated the seventh seed from Canada 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) for a place in the WTA Tour tournament's last eight, battling»»»

Damascus, July 29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Mohammad Raslan and Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Fatih Karahan signed an agreement on Wednesday to open an official account for the Central Bank of Syria with the Turkish central bank, with the aim of facilita»»»

ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIEH, Lebanon: Mahasen Faqih and her husband returned this week to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their home in search of their belongings, as part of the US-brokered “pilot zones” agreement in which Israel agreed to withdraw in exchange for the disar»»»

The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»

The Danube's water level in Budapest fell to 26cm on July 28, breaking the previous record low of 33cm set in 2018 and the river’s flow rate is round 60% below its average level. The drought affecting the broader region has brought water freight transport to a halt on much of the Danube, which is a»»»

Slovak battery technology company has announced a definitive business combination agreement (BCA) with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Cartesian Growth Corporation II (Cartesian II) aiming at US Nasdaq listing. The BCA values InoBat at $1.265bn (€1.1bn) on a pre-money, pre-merger basis, »»»

BARCELONA: Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday. While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said»»»

ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIYEH, Lebanon: A US-brokered plan for Israel to withdraw gradually from occupied areas of southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia is off to a painfully slow start. To the US, the “pilot zone program” ​is the centerpiece of a June 26 fr»»»