Japan has announced plans to begin developing unmanned vessels as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime security capabilities, with a corresponding budget item to be included in the next fiscal year, the Yomiuri reported. The government expects that combining unmanned vessels with pat»»»

The Iranian army launched two strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Press TV reported citing the army's statement. Earlier, the US Central Command announced the beginning of another series of US strikes on Iran. The Iranian army launched two retaliatory strikes on a US ground forces ammunition depot at Ca»»»

The United States has completed another wave of strikes on targets in Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "During the eighth consecutive night of US strikes, CENTCOM forces successfully hit Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile»»»

The security situation across the Gulf remains closely monitored as the US and Iran exchange fresh strikes and warnings, with developments affecting regional travel, shipping and diplomatic efforts. The UAE has called for immediate de-escalation, condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and urg»»»

The perfectly styled look, the iconic uniform and the opportunity to travel the world — the Emirates cabin crew image has captured the imagination of millions. For many aspiring aviation professionals, joining Emirates is more than just a job; it is a dream career that combines global travel, luxur»»»

MANILA: Asia’s only dedicated exorcism center — designed to train not only Philippine priests but clergy from across the region — sits just off a busy thoroughfare in Metro Manila. Inside, neatly made-up rooms for visiting priests line warmly lit halls that lead to a chapel where the 400-year-old r»»»

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters slammed Western governments for pushing for war with Russia and banning RT so the warmongering “propaganda of the ruling class” can be freely disseminated. Appearing on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, published on Friday, Waters expressed dismay that “some people in the»»»

New York City Mayor Zohran Mandani said his government is reviewing whether it could legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over accusations of war crimes. Photo by Anna Connors/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mandani on Saturday said his government»»»

Washington, United States: Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with clouds expected to develop over eastern and southern areas, where they could become convective, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate south-easterly to north-westerly winds of 10»»»

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing Internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking ch»»»

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali’s face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum — each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost th»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune over the victims of a fire at an assisted childhood institution in Algiers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The fire broke out before dawn on Thursday at the c»»»

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said President Donald Trump's comments about Canada’s efforts to control the ongoing wildfire crisis are a “shame” and “totally unacceptable.” File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA July 18 (UPI) -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Saturday shot back at President Donald Trump, saying hi»»»

Share: File photo- President Joseph Aoun left for the U.S. on Saturday, along with first lady Nehmat Aoun, to hold a summit with President Trump on the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Here is the latest on the Middle East war today: Iran’s Revolutionary»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain’s Lamine Yamal seeks to join an elite group of teenage winners. The match at the MetLife Stadium will be the first meeting between Argentina’s Messi and the player w»»»

Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said brothers Andrew (R) and Tristan (L) Tate are awaiting extradition to the U.K. to face a slew of charges over alleged sex crimes. File Photo by Robert Ghement/EPA-EFE July 18 (UPI) -- Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami Saturday»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, which has blanketed much of the northeastern US just days before the World Cup final in New Jersey. Trump accused Canada on Friday of failing to manage its forests and allowing “filthy, polluted, an»»»

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey: The US military said on Saturday that two additional service members were killed as part of the war with Iran, bringing the total number of deaths to 16. The deaths reflect the complicated reality that American boots don’t need to be on the ground for there to be lethal ris»»»

MIAMI: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semifinal exits — France were outplayed by Spain while Englan»»»

Miami, United States: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semi-final exits -- France were outplayed by S»»»

MIAMI: Kylian Mbappé became the leading goalscorer in World Cup history, but his France team said farewell to coach Didier Deschamps with a 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup match for third place on Saturday. England completely overpowered France in the first half to build a 4-0 lead. Declan R»»»

Tunis, July 19 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed visited the Kantarat Benzart area in the delegation of Kalaat el-Andalous, Ariana Governorate, on Saturday evening.During the inspection visit, the President of the Republic reviewed the Medjerda River...»»»

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday, scoring twice for France in the third-place match against England to reach 22 goals. Mbappé has 10 goals in this World Cup, two more than Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, which i»»»

The US State Department has issued a worldwide security warning urging Americans to exercise increased caution amid fears of further escalation in Washington’s renewed war with Iran. “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unfo»»»

British runner Josh Kerr reacts after winning the men's one-mile event with a new world record of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds in London. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA July 18 (UPI) -- British runner Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 3 minutes, 42.77 seconds.»»»

DUBAI: The US military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, with two killed and another missing in an attack on a base in Jordan after days of intensifying exchanges of fire. Friday’s drone and missile attack sent four other serv»»»

WASHINGTON: Prosecutors ​in a Utah county announced the filing of two attempted aggravated murder charges on Friday against a man who police said had stabbed a Muslim man multiple times earlier this week because of the victim’s religion. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said the defendan»»»

GABORONE, Botswana: An “alarming” number of Botswana nationals are being forced into combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine after falling for deceptive recruitment schemes, the government said Saturday. Several African countries have in recent months reported that their citizens have been duped int»»»

ADDISABABA: Thousands gathered in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday for a pro-government rally against an alleged forced recruitment campaign by authorities in the northern Tigray region. AFP reported in June on the recruitment drive in Tigray — which fought a brutal civil war against the central g»»»

Agencies New York Spain and Argentina will both be aiming to create more history when they square off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back FIFA World Cups»»»

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar participated on Saturday in an international conference on Jerusalem, entitled “Jerusalem: The Frontline of Displacement and Annexation and the Key to Achieving a Just and Lasting Peace,” held by the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The strategic equation surrounding the confrontation between Iran and the United States has undergone a profound transformation. While the international debate once revolved around uranium enrichment, nuclear inspections and sanctions relief, the centre of gravity has shifted»»»

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt, was placed under further restrictions on Friday for breaching conditions of his house arrest. File Photo by Andre Borger/EPA-EFE July 18 (UPI) -- Brazil's top court on Saturday denied a request from for»»»

QNA Baghdad Iraq and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate a cross-border oil pipeline project. Iraqi News Agency said US energy corporation Chevron would carry out the project that links between Iraq’s Haditha and Syria’s Baniyas. It added that Baghdad would seal 50 agree»»»

Agencies East Rutherford Spain and Argentina will both be aiming to create more history when they square off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back FIFA Wor»»»

Darlene Regis Broadway Princess. People’s Choice Award winner. Pinoy Popstar Qatar Top 15 finalist. At just 17 years old, Marthylda Jameel Flores has already earned accolades that have established her as one of the Filipino community’s most promising young performers in Qatar. But beyond the titles»»»

Darlene Regis BTS fans, collectively known as ARMY, and football enthusiasts are set to come together for a special FIFA World Cup 2026 Final and BTS Halftime Show Watch Party on July 19 at 10:00 pm (Qatar time) at Nom Yum by Bistro 974 House of Specialties in Bin Mahmoud. The event is spearheaded »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has published a book on the biography of Abu Bakr Al Siddiq: between wise leadership and following the Prophet’s example, with the support of the Scientific and Cultural Development Endowment Fund, under the General Di»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WMC-Q) has won a prestigious ASPIRE award in recognition of institutional excellence in technology- enhanced learning. The award , called the Certificate of Merit in Technology Enhanced Learning,was given to WCM-Q by the ASPIRE Academy, which »»»

Tribune News Network Doha A delegation of members and representatives of the Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani (may God have mercy on him) Quran Recitation and Memorisation Competition affiliated with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs participated in the opening of the 18th »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Non-Resident Nepali Association, National Coordination Council (NRNA NCC) Qatar, held a condolence gathering to pay tribute to the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani eulogising his visionary leadership and lasting contribution to Qatar’s rem»»»

Tunis, July 18 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid an inspection visit on Saturday evening to the National Water Distribution Utility's (SONEDE) Ghedir El Golla station in the Hrairia district of Tunis Governorate.During the visit, the President of...»»»

TUNIS: Algeria and Mali surprised observers by announcing the return of their ambassadors and the reopening of their airspace to one another, following more than a year’s rift triggered by Algiers shooting down a Malian drone. Here’s what we know about the sudden rapprochement. RUPTURE TO RAPPROCHE»»»

Anti-government protesters gathered outside Albania's Prime Minister's Office for the 49th consecutive day on Saturday, reaffirming five key demands that organizers say must be met before the demonstrations come to an end. "We will not leave the square until our five demands are fulfilled," one pro»»»

The twin quakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 left more than 5,000 people dead. The high toll is largely attributed to the collapse of numerous buildings with residents trapped inside. Photo by U.S. Department of State/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- The death toll from the twin earthquakes»»»

Tunis, July 18 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed paid an inspection visit on Saturday evening to the Tunisian National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company (SONEDE) station in Ghdir El Golla, located in the delegation of Hrairia in Tunis...»»»

LONDON: Once a bustling trading hub linking Darfur, Kordofan, and central Sudan, El-Obeid now finds itself trapped in an ever-tightening noose as the Rapid Support Forces gradually impose a siege that could echo the horrors of El-Fasher. Warnings of what may lie ahead intensified on Wednesday when »»»

London: Qatar's Abderrahman Samba finished third in the men's 400m hurdles at the London Diamond League on Saturday, the 11th meeting of the 2026 season. Samba clocked 48.10 seconds to finish behind Germany's Emil Agyekum, who was second in 47.45, and Norway's Karsten Warholm, who won in a world-le»»»

NEW JERSEY: Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say. Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained»»»