Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway i»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military said ​on Saturday it launched a new round of strikes against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard ‌Corps ‌forces ​attacked ‌a Cyprus-flagged ⁠container ​ship transiting ⁠the Strait of Hormuz. “A civilian crew member is missing and ⁠the vessel is ‌unable to ‌continue ​t»»»

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»»»

The US has launched a third wave of strikes against Iran this week, shortly after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to all shipping indefinitely. The resumption of hostilities has put the memorandum of understanding the two countrie»»»

The builder got up every morning long before dawn, left home to pick up his construction crew and then headed out to work on yet another house somewhere across the sprawl of Houston. Fourteen hours later, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo would return to the wife he’d met as a teenager in Mexico and the modes»»»

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over ​the incident would be met with a “severe response.” “A vessel that had jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems wa»»»

TIRANA, Albania: Thousands of Albanians marched in Tirana Saturday calling for the resignation of the country’s prime minister and protesting a tourism project linked to the Trump family — the 42nd consecutive night of such demonstrations. The marchers were also protesting a concert Saturday by con»»»

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»»»

Germany will continue allowing citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area to enter without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. The policy, outlined in the government's official visa requirements list, permits »»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON: A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the US on Saturday, with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or m»»»

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 »»»

QNA 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 by a High-Level S»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the State of Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic defence ties through the signing of a Statement of Intent (SoI) on defence cooperation. According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the Office of»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Chronic kidney disease and the powerful role of environmental conditions in shaping community health took centre stage in two recent live sessions of the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) ‘Health and YOU: Community Wellness Webinar’ series. In a bid to cut through com»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and promote the sustainability of fish stocks, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Marine Protection Department, seized a three-layer nylon fishing net, a type of fishing ge»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched its 2026 summer plan for youth centres and organisations featuring a nationwide programme of 550 activities designed to engage young people during the school holidays. The initiative, announced on Friday, includes events organised by youth cent»»»

QNA Sarajevo Qatar participated in the international conference titled Beyond East and West: Eurasian Encounters Reimagined, which was held in Sarajevo. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, who is also »»»

Liaqat Malik Doha The third Pakistani Mango Exhibition officially opened at Souq Waqif on Thursday under the patronage and organisation of the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office (PEO), in cooperation with the Embassy of Pakistan. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulrahma»»»

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»»»

Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants–Doha (PICPA-Doha) showcased its commitment to professional excellence, wellness and community service during the inaugural Philippine Professional Organizations–Qatar (PPOQ) Sportsfest 2026, held on June 19 at Newton Internation»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino accounting professionals in Qatar showcased their knowledge, strategic thinking and competitive spirit as the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants–Doha Chapter (PICPA-Doha) hosted its Quiz Bee and Chess Tournament as part of Accountancy Week 2026 celebrations.»»»

Darlene Regis Doha Abbey Rommel Dalina Catalan has etched his name in history after becoming the first student representing Qatar to win the Public Speaking Championship at the Asian Schools Debating Championship (ASDC) 2026, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from June 20 to 25. A student of Beta Cambridge S»»»