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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

MISSOURI, USA: One person remained missing in Missouri on Saturday after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state the previous day, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children. Several other states also faced the potential for severe »»»

RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region continued its steady trend in June, with 41 startups collectively raising $148.2 million, representing an annual rise of 190 percent. According to Wamda data, startup investments over the month declined by 76 percent compared to»»»

A pair of earthquakes on June 24 La Guaira, Venezuela -- the first a 7.2-magnitude shock, followed seconds later by another reaching 7.5 magnitude -- were the biggest the country has seen in more than a century. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- The death toll from the earthquakes that»»»

CARACAS: The death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes last month has topped 4,300, a top lawmaker said Saturday. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez — the brother of interim leader Delcy Rodriguez — put the toll at 4,333, up from 4,118 on Friday. On June 24, the magnitude 7.2 »»»

LONDON: The main focus of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara this week was, overwhelmingly, the alliance’s renewed pledge of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” backed by additional military equipment and training. There was also a renew»»»

Washington: Microsoft has officially discontinued production of two of its budget-focused lines-the Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Go 3. According to the company, the move is part of a broader strategy to redirect development and production toward its flagship, higher-end devices, including the Su»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhidar Bozhanov congratulated Radan Kanev on his election as leader of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), saying it is extremely important for the Democratic Bulgaria coalition to continue functioning effectively and to be further strengthened, Bozhanov's party said in a »»»

HEBRON: Several Palestinians were injured on Saturday by live ammunition, rubber-coated metal bullets and stun grenades during an attack by Israeli forces and colonists on a home in the village of Al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah. Local sources said that Israeli forces and colonists attacked the home»»»

Dubai: Top-performing secondary school graduates across the UAE received an unexpected reward from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, who presented each of them with a Dh100,000 financial award accompanied by a personal message of »»»

Egypt has completed around 25% of four local economic development projects in Fayoum, Beni Suef, Luxor and Aswan under a European Union-funded technical assistance programme implemented in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Minister of Local Development Manal Awad sai»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, began a field tour of El Mahalla El Kubra—one of the country’s largest industrial hubs—with a visit to the Misr Spinning and Weaving Company complex, reaffirming the government’s commitment to modernising the textile sector, strengthening domestic manufa»»»

Al Alamein International Airport recorded a 57% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic as Egypt accelerates preparations to host the second edition of the Egypt International Air Show (EIAS 2026) this September, according to the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The gove»»»

BURIN, Palestinian Territories: As brightly colored kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, overl»»»

Mounting evidence suggests the summer of 2026 may enter the record books as one of the most severe droughts in living memory. Prolonged rainfall deficits coupled with exceptional heat have triggered a dramatic and relentless fall in water levels across the country: Lake Velence has dropped below hi»»»

Dhaka: As many as 44 people were killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh, while more than one million people were left stranded in the affected areas. Bangladesh's Ministry of Disaster Management said the floods swept through seven districts, disr»»»

Author: Stephen Hawking In his 1993 book “Black Holes and Baby Universes,” Stephen Hawking offers a collection that feels part memoir, part science lesson, and part invitation to wonder about questions that are still unresolved. Instead of building one long argument, the book moves through essays t»»»

Damascus: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa met on Saturday with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. During the meeting, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed HH the Amir Shei»»»

Ann Widdecombe was slain in her home on Wednesday. A man was arrested Friday, but on Saturday police announced he had been released and is no longer a suspect. File Photo by Vickie Flores/EPA July 11 (UPI) -- A man arrested in the attack and killing of British former Member of Parliament Ann Widdec»»»

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) explained the rationale behind its decision to leave key policy interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, saying the move reflects its assessment of recent inflation developments and the outlook since its previ»»»

Egypt and Türkiye have called for intensified joint efforts to restore the negotiation track between the United States and Iran to reach a final diplomatic agreement and prevent the risk of regional military escalation. The stance was agreed during a phone call on Saturday between Egyptian Minister»»»

Saib Bank has signed a medium-term financing agreement worth EGP 300m with Erada Finance to expand funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing its efforts to increase financial inclusion and support private sector growth. Afdal Naguib, CEO and Managing Director of saib Bank»»»

A consortium of four of Egypt’s leading banks has arranged a EGP 4bn syndicated loan for Ora Developers Egypt to finance the remaining construction works at the ZED El Sheikh Zayed development, increasing the total financing provided for the project to EGP 9bn. The banking consortium comprises Banq»»»

DAMSCUS: 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, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of His Highness t»»»

Damascus, July 11 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Energy has increased fuel supplies and accelerated distribution operations to ease congestion at fuel stations, with Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir attributing the recent shortages to supply disruptions and a sudden surge in demand following a fuel p»»»

Iran warned that it would no longer be bound by a deal with the U.S. aimed at ending the Middle East war if Washington's violations of the agreement continued, state TV reported on Saturday. Referring to the deal struck with the help of Pakistani mediation, Tehran's U.N. ambassador said in remarks »»»

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the U.S.-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him. Both sides dialled up the rhetoric after exchanges of fire this week rocked an interim agreement aimed at end»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump rides to his golf course on Friday. On Friday night, he threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they tried to assasinate him. Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they carried o»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, launched the 'Maharat 2026' Summer Training Programme in cooperation with a number of private sector partners. The programme, one of the ministry's human capital development initiatives, is designed for Q»»»

ALKHOBAR: Ensuring a menu stays fresh and enticing is par for the course in the restaurant business. Today, eateries across Saudi Arabia are introducing limited-time burgers, seasonal drinks and viral desserts at a faster pace than ever before, driven by consumers eager to try whatever comes next. »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Canada Amal Almoalimi said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the Kingdom, during which several agreements and memoranda of understanding were announced, marks the start of a new chapter in Saudi-Canadian cooperation. In a statement to the Saudi Pres»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines recently said it has expanded its presence in China with the launch of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen and Changsha, strengthening connectivity between the two countries amid growing demand for business and leisure travel. The national carrier said in a »»»

A new three-star hotel is planned inside the historic Modlin Fortress near Warsaw Modlin Airport. Grupa Konkret intends to convert part of the more than 2 km-long barracks — regarded as Europe’s longest building — into Hotel Airport Modlin. The first phase will include 123 rooms, with the property »»»

Five WIG20 companies — CD Projekt, LPP, Dino Polska, Modivo, and Kruk — have posted share-price declines since the beginning of 2026, even as the benchmark index gained nearly 20%. Dino Polska has performed worst, falling 32% this year and almost 50% over 12 months amid weak results and labor dispu»»»

The role of finance professionals is expanding beyond recording transactions and protecting company value. As AI increasingly automates routine accounting and reporting, finance teams are expected to explain business performance, develop forecasts, assess risks, and recommend corrective action. The»»»

Cairo, July 11 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to achieve security and stability in Syria while preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty and instit»»»

Burin, Palestinian Territories: As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, over»»»

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said Saturday that the ROAD to Housing Bill that she helped create, has passed without President Donald Trump's signature. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- A housing bill passed by Congress became law at midnight Saturday when President »»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs has launched its 1448 AH / 2026 summer programmes under the theme "A Summer That Makes an Impact", as part of its vision to make the most of the summer holiday by investing in people, enriching young people's knowledge, and reinforcing Islamic valu»»»

Russian forces are seeking to cripple military supply lines in Ukrainian-controlled areas, researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries Alexander Dudchak tells Sputnik. "The goal is to make it harder to transport personnel, rotate units, and deliver ammunition and other supplies," Dudchak says. "It»»»

BAHA: Baha region is home to numerous historic villages with traditional stone houses nestled amid its mountainous landscape, as well as rural lodges that offer visitors unique tourism experiences combining scenic natural surroundings with the region’s rich cultural heritage. One of the region’s no»»»