Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has begun allowing employers to issue or renew residency permits for domestic workers for periods starting from three months, introducing a more flexible payment system for households managing employment costs. The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of»»»

The second round of the university admissions campaign has started at higher education institutions across Kyrgyzstan. According to the Abiturient Online automated information system, applicant registration will continue until 2 p.m. on July 22. During the first round, applicants submitted a total »»»

A foreign tourist was killed in a jet ski collision on Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake. The accident occurred in the village of Bosteri.The regional police confirmed the accident. The Issyk-Kul Regional Department of Internal Affairs received a report from emergency medical services about a fatal accid»»»

The new government has launched intensive reforms to restore the rule of law, the European Commission stressed in this year's rule of law report. The document highlights that several legislative reforms have advanced following dialogue under the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the general cond»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai ) has clarified the UAE's specialised Events Visit Visa, a dedicated entry permit for international visitors travelling to the country for conferences, exhibitions, summits, festivals and other major gatherings. Accordin»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the deportation of foreigners who violated Kyrgyzstan’s law. According to the ministry’s press service, foreign citizens who violated Kyrgyz law were deported. «Every foreign citizen residing in our country is obligated to comply with the law, respect th»»»

Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing places of worship to ensure they are not used for political activities or non-religious purposes, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al Wasmi said on Sunday. According to KUNA, the new rules issued through a decree require managers of »»»

MANILA: Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks to be joined by Western and Asian counterparts, including from the United States, China, Russia and the European Union. Some of the worl»»»

MOSCOW: More than 400 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, the Russian capital’s mayor said on Monday, adding that most of them had been intercepted. “From 8:30 p.m. (1730 GMT) until 5:00 am, more than 400 enemy drones were flying in the direction of Moscow region. Most were neutralized by »»»

US ‌President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada must do better at controlling Ontario wildfires whose smoke has affected several US states. The day after threatening to levy additional tariffs on Canadian goods to punish Canada over the wildfir»»»

Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup champions, claiming the title for the second time in their history after previously winning the tournament in 2010. In the final, Spain scored the only goal of the match in extra time to secure the world title. Substitute midfielder Ferran Torres emerged as th»»»

Freight and passenger traffic in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) continues to grow, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported. According to the EEC, in the period from January to May 2026, compared to the previous year, there was an increase in both total passenger traffic within the EAEU »»»

A magnitude 5 earthquake hit Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan at 2:40 a.m., the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the institute, the earthquake’s epicenter was located 5 kilometers from the village of Ottuk and 31 kilometers from Naryn. In populated areas,»»»

Dubai: The US dollar remains the world’s dominant currency for trade and finance. Yet central banks are steadily buying more gold and reducing the share of dollar assets in their reserve portfolios. Here’s what the latest data shows — and why it matters. The US dollar extended its losses on Wednesd»»»

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the ongoing Middle East conflict, adding that other countries needed to step up pressure to protect global shipping.“It’s clear that Iran, at least some people in »»»

US Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that his wife, Usha Vance, has given birth to their fourth child, a son. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little bro»»»

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunda. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 19 (UPI) -- Second lady Usha Vance gave birth Sunday to her fourth child, JD Vance announced, making him the first sitting vice»»»

I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»

The US is concerned that the Iranian military is growing increasingly effective at penetrating its air defenses in the Middle East, several media outlets have reported, citing anonymous officials. It comes off the back of a deadly missile and drone strike on a military base in Jordan on Friday, whi»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to rise on Monday before easing gradually over the following days, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy skies and light to moderate winds across much of the country. Monday's weather will be partly cloudy t»»»

Abu Dhabi: With temperatures nearing 50C in parts of the UAE and forecasts pointing to another hot week, many residents may be wondering whether the country has reached the peak of summer. The short answer: not yet. According to astronomy expert Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomi»»»

I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»

Fighting between the US and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, with fresh US airstrikes, Iranian retaliatory attacks and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. While the conflict remains outside the UAE, it is beginning to affect air travel, energy markets and regional security. »»»

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he is exploring the legal possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he travels to the city for the UN General Assembly in September. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024 ov»»»

If you spend even a short time with a young child, one thing becomes immediately clear: they ask plenty of questions - and there is a faint chance that you won’t be able to answer all of them! Why is the sky blue? What is the solar system? Why do birds fly? Why do we grow old? Why can’t I have ice »»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina. Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president G»»»

DUBAI: A ship caught fire early Monday in the Strait of Hormuz near the coastline of Oman, the British military said.The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center issued a warning about the fire, saying it was unclear what sparked the blaze.The US military has been encourag»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award when Lionel Messi was blanked in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Sunday in the fi»»»

Dubai: A weaker Indian rupee is giving Gulf-based NRIs greater buying power in India, with investors increasingly targeting neighbourhoods linked to new airports, metro lines, business districts and strong rental demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Mumbai and its s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation celebrated the outstanding achievements of Assalam Schools students during the 2025–2026 academic year reflecting advanced levels of academic excellence, distinction in scientific, cultural and sports competitions, and meaningful partic»»»

The AmirHis Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held official talks with Prime Minister of Iraq Ali Faleh Al Zaidi at Lusail Palace on Sunday. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and expand cooperation across various fields. They also discussed the most significan»»»

QNA Riyadh Qatar participated in the 96th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) on Sunday. The event, held virtually, saw the participation of Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Education in the GCC member states, and the Assistant Secretary»»»

US Central Command forces began a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 pm ET Sunday (3 am Gulf Standard Time on Monday) the ninth consecutive night of operations aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz. The st»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase in laboratory diagnostics and genetic testing. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has adopted advanced digital systems to manage laboratory operations and int»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan at his office in Lusail Palace on Sunday. At the outset of the meeting, the Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed his condolences to HH the Amir on the passing of HH the Father Ami»»»

QNA Nairobi Team Qatar from QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation, is competing in the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC), currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, with the participation of more than 80 countries. In a statement on Sunday, QatarDebate Center said Team Qatar’s p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar, presented by Visit Qatar, has officially opened the ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive entertainment attraction developed in partnership with Spacetoon. Taking place at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) – South Parking from July 16 to»»»

Every championship, every sporting venue, and every athletic achievement bears the mark of a leader who believed that investing in sport is an investment in people and in the future. May the soul of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani rests in peace, whose sporting legacy»»»

malomatia, Qatar’s leading systems integrator and digital transformation provider, has announced that it has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Middle East Managed Security Services 2026 Vendor Assessment. The recognition marks an important milestone in malomatia’s cybersecurity jou»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, and Samsung Gulf Electronics announced a new strategic partnership to enhance the customer experience in Qatar by providing the latest Samsung devices and expanding their distribution through Ooredoo’s network and vario»»»

QNA Doha A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation an»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar News Agency (QNA) Training Centre has concluded its training programmes for the first half of 2026 organised as part of the centre’s annual training plan. A total of 246 trainees from QNA and several government entities took part in the programmes. During the first half of the ye»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a framework cooperation agreement with Ibn Sina University Hospital Center in Morocco to support life-saving treatment for children with congenital heart defects expanding their access to specialised medical care that can improve their health »»»

Ukraine’s parliament has frustrated President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s attempt to install a new defence leadership, exposing strains within his ruling coalition and intensifying a political crisis over the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov. The Verkhovna Rada did not, however, reject Fedorov’s dismissal in »»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate phone calls with Saudi Foreign Minister HRH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Omani Foreign Minister HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi and Jordan’s Deputy P»»»

Ten fresh corpses were discovered across the central Mexican state of Zacatecas on Saturday, according to local authorities, including five who were discovered hanging from a highway bridge. The bodies, half-naked and showing signs of torture, were found at three separate locations in the state. So»»»

SOUTHPORT, England: Rory McIlroy has been down this road before — the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year. McIlroy was never part of the conversation at British Open — except for his critical comments of how Bryson DeChambeau handled a rules viol»»»

DUBAI: Iran renewed attacks on US military targets and its regional allies on Monday, saying it had struck a command center near the Al-Tanf base in Syria, while Bahrain sounded air raid sirens as the latest escalation sent oil prices above $90 a barrel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had la»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team’s 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday. Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win»»»

FREETOWN: West African leaders on Sunday signed an agreement approving the construction of a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco at a summit of regional bloc ECOWAS in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown. The roughly 6,000-kilometer (3,700-mile) Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) will cross 13 cou»»»