The Council of Ministers will discuss the draft 2026 State Budget, the Public Social Insurance draft budget and the draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund at its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Government information service said. The agenda also includes draft decisions approving the»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to the State of Qatar H E Ali Ibrahim Ahmed. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Qatar hosted a grand reception yesterday to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), highlighting the country’s remarkable progress and deepening strategic partnership with Qatar. The event w»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan H E Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan H E Dr. Mirdef bin Ali Al Qashouti. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways to support the Afghan peo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority organized a specialised workshop for taxpayers on valuation for the calculation of Capital Gains Tax, as part of its efforts to enhance tax awareness, raise compliance levels, and clarify the requirements and procedures related to the implementation of Capital»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the shortlist of 18 works for the 12th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel. The shortlist, presented in alphabetical order, includes works in the categories of published and unpublished novels, young adult novels, historical novels»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library has launched its annual Membership Campaign this July, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digital offerings keep eng»»»

A historic orphanage building in Tokmok, where many representatives of the first generation of Kyrgyz intellectuals were raised, will be restored on the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov. According to State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, a presidential school Akylman will also be built near the si»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief continued with its humanitarian works in countries where help is most needed, providing food, shelter and medical assistance to individuals and families. In southern Gaza Strip, the aid agency established a new shelter camp for widows and orphans as part of the Sau»»»

Doha, Qatar: The recent launch of the UN Global Alliance for Human Rights marks a significant step in strengthening international efforts to protect human rights by bringing together stakeholders across regions and sectors to address growing global challenges. Director of the International Cooperat»»»

Geneva: The Shura Council participated in the 300th Session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), convened in Geneva, Switzerland. Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council, Member of the Executive Committee of the IPU, and Vice-President of the Committee representing the Ara»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has urged consumers to be aware of their rights when shopping during promotional campaigns, emphasising the importance of transparency and fair commercial practices as retailers continue to offer discounts and special deals. As part of its o»»»

On June 30, 2026, a signing ceremony for the protocol on the accession of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Advisory Centre on World Trade Organization Law (ACWL) took place in Geneva. The press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Thus, the Kyrgyz Republic became the 47th c»»»

KYIV: Encrypted communications, wives and children in the dark, and spending only in cash — the Ukrainian soldiers behind brazen long-range drone strikes on Russia live their lives almost completely in the shadows. The retaliatory attacks on Russian military sites and oil refineries they carry out »»»

NEW DELHI: Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living.The country is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping, sending out hundreds of thous»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to leverage the NATO summit to burnish his international credentials, analysts say, despite mounting scrutiny over a domestic crackdown on political opponents ahead of a presidential election. Hosting the July 7-8 summit offers Ankara a cha»»»

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is »»»

The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most internationally recognized driving licence jurisdictions, with Emirati citizens now able to drive or exchange their UAE driving licences in 34 countries and international destinations. The UAE Ministry of Inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: England’s quest for a first FIFA World Cup title since 1966 enters its most decisive phase today as the Three Lions take on a history-chasing DR Congo side competing in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Thomas Tuchel’s men hav»»»

Doha, Qatar: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes the belief forged during the Atlas Lions’ historic run to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-finals has transformed his side’s mentality, insisting they have what it takes to go even deeper in this year’s football showpiece after a dramatic last-16»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the opening of registration for its annual summer programme, “Our Summer, Our Way 2026”, which will be held throughout July across 10 Islamic outreach centres in Qatar for boys aged 10 to 15. Organised by the Ministry’s Department of Da’»»»

Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai participated in the Supreme Military Committee Meeting of Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting discussed w»»»

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to extend zero import customs duties for one year on certain types of fuel. The EEC announced. These include motor gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, marine fuel, and other gas oils. This decision also establishes zero duties on motor »»»

YANGON: More than 100,000 people have been killed across all sides in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered civil war, a conflict monitor said Wednesday. The military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, detaining the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and en»»»

First published in Respekt. As Europe faces its most significant security challenges in decades, questions about defence, industrial capacity, and support for Ukraine have become central to the continent’s future. In this interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius discusses Ukraine’s abili»»»

New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will land in the national capital on Wednesday evening for her three-day official visit to India from July 1 to 3, making this her first official visit to the country since assuming office. As per MEA, during her visit, the Japanese PM will take par»»»

Doha, Qatar: The visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Doha is part of meetings with mediators in Qatar to discuss various regional issues, including negotiations with Iran, the Lebanese file, and other matters, said Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Min»»»

Canadian education is making a significant entry into the Middle East with the launch of The North Land Institute of Training, the First Canadian College in Dubai authorized to deliver Canadian higher education programs in 2026. The North Land Institute of Training marks a new milestone in internat»»»

Doctors from France will assist in implanting pacemakers in three citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Health Minister Damir Osmonov told journalists. He recalled that in May 2026, during a working visit to France, he visited the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris — one of the leading multidisciplinary clinics »»»

WASHINGTON: A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution. US District Judge Myong Joun in M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council has affirmed that human rights are a firmly established priority in its legislative and oversight work. This stems from the Council’s constitutional responsibilities and is in line with the State of Qatar’s strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights, u»»»

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is working to address the issue of drug supply, Health Minister Damir Osmonov told reporters. According to him, the country has a pharmaceutical plant Biovit. «However, Kyrgyzstan cannot produce the full range of medicines. Firstly, it is a very expensive undert»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan is not planning to hold an extraordinary session to approve the new Prosecutor General and the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Own sources in Parliament told 24.kg news agency. As a result, both officials will continue to serve in an a»»»

Dubai: I've interviewed Shankar Mahadevan enough times to know he speaks about music with the passion of someone who's still chasing his first hit. What I didn't expect was to discover that he speaks about dosa (Indian savoury pancakes/crepes made with rice and lentil) with exactly the same intensi»»»

Mexico City: Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break a 40-year World Cup knockout curse. The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after»»»

Dubai: Long before Dubai's morning traffic begins and office towers fill with commuters, another kind of movement is already underway. In parks, along running tracks, and on cycling routes, people from various nationalities gather before sunrise. Some are chasing a personal best. Others are taking »»»

The second reading of amendments to the Public Debt Act is included in the draft agenda of the National Assembly. The bill enables the Finance Minister to issue government securities (government bonds) for retail investors (individuals). It also proposes that individual investors be exempt from pay»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Norway and Mexico both won their opening knockout round games. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals -- making him joint top-s»»»

The Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company, widely known as SUMED, has announced an impressive net profit of $192 million for the year 2024. This financial milestone reflects a robust return on paid-in capital of 32.1%, as highlighted by Eng. Mohamed Abdel Hafez, Chairman and Managing Director of SUMED, »»»

Kyrgyzstan will purchase 150 ambulances for its emergency medical service. Health Minister Damir Osmonov announced to journalists. According to him, the fleet is planned to be replenished this year; a tender has already been held. «Sixty fully equipped Mercedes ambulances will arrive soon. They are»»»

The EU’s latest study found that 90 percent of Europeans hope for a more united front in facing global challenges, while almost half of those surveyed expressed a state of uncertainty in the current climate. Conducted during times of conflict between the US and the Middle East, the European Parliam»»»

The Balaton is simultaneously under pressure from development along its shores, the destruction of reed beds, pollution from sunscreens, chemicals and pharmaceutical residues, large quantities of organic matter introduced through fishing, and the warming of its waters due to climate change — said G»»»

Several cases of food poisoning linked to public catering facilities have been registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past month. According to the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, a mass food poisoning incident was recorded on June 24, 2026, at Akun r»»»

A Pakistani rape gang ringleader convicted of dozens of child offenses in the UK cannot be deported under British immigration law despite being stripped of his citizenship, the Oldham Chronicle newspaper has reported. Shabir Ahmed was a leading figure in the Rochdale grooming gang, which sexually e»»»

Industrial producer prices were 0.7% lower on average in May 2026 than in the same period of the previous year. Domestic output prices were up by 1.9%, while non-domestic output prices lessened by 1.8% compared to May 2025. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices were 1.3% and non-do»»»

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 502 million in May, the volume of export decreased by 5.1%, that of import by 2.0% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 502 million, the balance increased by EUR 160 million, year-on-year. The volume of export decre»»»

Catherine Beth Washburn, seen here in an undated photo provided by the Justice Department, was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly providing tens of thousands of dollars to a U.S. designated terrorist organization. Photo courtesy Justice Department/Release July 1 (UPI) -- Federal authorities»»»

SYDNEY: The United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday. President Donald Trump has led a push to expel asylum seekers and undocumented migrants from the United States, dispatching them to»»»

ESHTIWI: In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community’s survival among the snow-capped mountains. The fields of Eshtiwi show only the first faint signs of growth in June, with small green sprouts emerging around the village. Habiba, who»»»

SAN FRANCISCO: Anthropic will soon begin restoring access globally to its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government lifted a restriction on where they could be released, the company said Tuesday. Over the past couple of weeks, the Trump administration has invoked nation»»»